3594 results for 'trench cinema'

The Trench Coat: A Study in Seduction and Disturbance Trench Coat is an Object Lessons book that explores the hidden lives of ordinary things. The trench coat, a staple of military outerwear, has...

The Trench by Oliver Lansley is a new play inspired by the true story of a miner who became entombed in a tunnel during World War One. As he struggles to survive, he discovers another world beneath...

Reggie White in the Trenches: The Autobiography is a gripping account of the life and faith of one of the NFL's most legendary figures. This fast-paced autobiography combines sports glory with...

Trench Art: A Brief History & Guide, 1914-1939 by Nicholas J. Saunders is a fascinating study of the objects created from the waste of war. Engraved shell-cases, bullet-crucifixes and other items...

Raines in the Trenches by Debbie Chandler is a detailed and researched account of the 63rd Royal Naval Division's experiences during World War I. This personal history explores the division's...

In the Fields and the Trenches tells the story of 18 young people who were swept into World War I, many of whom went on to become famous figures in their respective fields. From writers and...

Irish National Cinema explores the complex relationship between filmmaking and Irish identity. The book examines how cinema reflects and shapes our understanding of nationalism, gender, history, and...

Slow Cinema explores the concept of slowness in film, examining how it has become a key aspect of contemporary cinema. This innovative collection of essays brings together fine-grained studies to...

Brazilian National Cinema explores the evolution of Brazilian film from its silent era beginnings to the present day. This comprehensive study covers a range of topics, including popular genres such...

This memoir recounts the experiences of a Czechoslovak volunteer in the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War. Published in 2015, it offers a unique perspective on this pivotal conflict...

This comprehensive study explores the development of Mexican cinema from its early days to the present. From the intense cultural nationalism of the Mexican Revolution to the renaissance in Mexican...

The Burberry Trench: A Timeless Wardrobe Classic Since its launch in 1912, the Burberry trench coat has become an iconic symbol of British heritage fashion. This versatile and practical garment has...

Modelling World War 1 Trench Warfare provides an in-depth look at the construction, materials and repair methods used during the conflict. With over 300 photographs, this book explores why trenches...

Gallipoli: A Manual of Trench Warfare by Clem Gorman is a thought-provoking exploration of heroism in the face of war. Set against the backdrop of a sandbagged trench at Gallipoli, 1915, this play...

Trench Fortifications 1914-1918: A Reference Manual is a comprehensive guide to the field engineering tasks and trench warfare fortifications used by the French, German, and American armies during...

Robert Paul and the Origins of British Cinema by Ian Christie explores the pivotal role of Robert Paul in shaping the history of cinema. In the 1890s, Paul was at the forefront of innovation,...

Behind the scenes of high fashion lies a story of friendship, rivalry, and survival. André Leon Talley's memoir, The Chiffon Trenches, offers an unvarnished look at the world of style icons and...

The Cinema Makers explores how cinema spectators in southeastern and central European cities became active participants through various practices such as squatting in existing cinemas, organizing...

British Crime Cinema explores one of cinema's most neglected genres. This comprehensive study brings together original work from leading writers on British popular film, featuring interviews with key...

Cinema Speculation is a unique and creative non-fiction book by Quentin Tarantino, a long-awaited work that showcases his passion for cinema. Organized around key American films from the 1970s, this...

For the Love of Cinema: Exploring the Relationship Between Cinephilia and Pedagogy brings together a diverse range of film scholars to examine the connection between love of cinema and teaching. This...

For anyone interested in recreating the trenches of World War I, understanding their design and construction is essential. This book provides a comprehensive guide to building your own trench system,...

Cinema, Audiences and Modernity: New Perspectives on European Cinema History offers a fresh approach to understanding the relationship between cinema and modernity. This collection of research...

Cinema Stories is a poignant exploration of the enduring power of cinema. Written by two Leeds-based poets, James Nash and Matthew Hedley Stoppard, this collection of poems reflects on the shared...

Wilfred Owen's Poems from the Trenches is a powerful collection of poetry that captures the horrors of life in the trenches during World War I. Written by English poet and soldier Wilfred Edward...

Experience the harsh realities of life in the trenches of World War I with this commemorative guide. Packed with fact file fold-outs, trench letters, and other paper novelty elements, this book...

The Cinema of India provides a comprehensive examination of landmark films from one of the world's largest national cinemas. This collection of essays by renowned scholars offers a novel framework...

Frank Meakin's diaries offer a unique and poignant perspective on life in the trenches during World War I. Despite being forbidden by military authorities, Frank kept a comprehensive diary throughout...

Stand To: A Diary of the Trenches 1915-1918This memoir is a vivid account of life in the trenches during World War I, written by an officer who joined his battalion in May 1915 and served with them...

The Cinema of Scandinavia by Tytti Soila offers a unique perspective on film history. This book synthesises modernist literature with cinematic analysis, exploring the collaborations among filmmakers...

Cinema and Ireland provides a comprehensive study of film production in Ireland from the silent period to the present day. It examines the context and significance of films such as Irish Destiny, The...

Filmmakers from Francophone Belgium have made significant contributions to European cinema, yet often overlooked in academic publications. This critical analysis explores four lesser-known...

Cinema Speculation is a unique blend of personal memoir, cultural criticism, and Hollywood history from the acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. This long-awaited first work of nonfiction is a...

Directory of World Cinema: Britain 2 explores the evolution of British cinema through specific periods and genres. Essays cover topics such as war and family films, LGBT cinema, and representations...

Scott MacDonald's A Critical Cinema 4 offers in-depth explorations of independent cinema through extensive interviews with filmmakers. This collection provides a diverse range of perspectives and...

Middlebrow Cinema explores the concept of middlebrow culture in film and its often overlooked significance. By redefining the term relationally against shifting concepts of 'high' and 'low', this...

Exploring the politics behind European cinema, this book examines how contemporary film reflects the drive for integration and globalisation. Mike Wayne delves into key themes that shape the cultural...

Cinema and Sensation: French Film and the Art of Transgression by Martine Beugnet explores the resurgence of filmmaking practices that prioritize cinema as a medium for sensory experience. This...

Patricia White explores the dynamic intersection of feminism and film in the twenty-first century by highlighting the work of a new generation of women directors from around the world.The emergence...

The Cinema of Germany explores the history of German cinema through 24 essays, each focusing on an individual film. This collection presents a 'national' film industry that successfully met the...

The 63rd (RN) Division Trench Standing Orders (2nd Edition) 1917 provides detailed information on the day-to-day routines and procedures for soldiers serving in trenches during World War I. This...

Ex-Cinema offers insightful readings of a diverse range of avant-garde films and videos, including Derek Jarman's Blue and Martin Arnold's found footage works. Akira Lippit's essays explore the...

Arresting Cinema Surveillance in Hong Kong Film explores the unique perspective of surveillance in Hong Kong cinema. Karen Fang draws upon renowned crime films and other genres to demonstrate how...

A Companion to Spanish Cinema brings together a collection of essays from top international scholars, offering a comprehensive and provocative exploration of Spanish cinema. This insightful study...

The popularity of cinema in Scotland was exceptional. By 1929 Glasgow had 127 cinemas, and by 1939 it claimed more cinema seats per capita than any other city in the world. This collection of essays...

Cartographic Cinema explores the relationship between maps and movies, revealing how both forms shape our understanding of space and identity. Eminent scholar Tom Conley examines the affinities...

Chinese Cinemas: International Perspectives examines the impact of rapid expansion in Chinese filmmaking on independent and popular cinemas both within China and internationally. Since the 1990s, the...

The German Cinema Book by Tim Bergfelder, Erica Carter, Deniz Göktürk and Claudia Sandberg is a comprehensive guide to German film history from its beginnings to the present day. Covering key periods...

Brandan Kearney's Official On Cinema at the Cinema Reader Volume One: 2010-2018 is a comprehensive guide to the On Cinema Universe. This hardbound volume offers in-depth commentary and analysis of...

European Cinema provides an in-depth exploration of key movements in European film history. From its inception in 1895 to the present day, this comprehensive text covers a diverse range of...

Conspiracy Cinema Propaganda, Politics and Paranoia explores a growing phenomenon that has had a significant influence on contemporary politics. David Ray Carter examines 'conspiracy cinema', a type...

Trench Warfare Notes on Attack and Defence, February 1915 by The General Published in early 1915, this manual marks a turning point in the war as trench warfare becomes the dominant force on the...

A Companion to Early Cinema offers a comprehensive collection of essays by leading scholars in the field of early cinema. This authoritative reference provides cutting-edge research and original...

Cyprus is often associated with conflict and division, but its film industry offers a different perspective. This book explores the work of filmmakers who have engaged with the island's complex...

The Palace Cinema Alton: A Collection of MemoriesThis archive book presents a unique collection of oral histories and responses from locals who remember the Palace Cinema, one of the longest-running...

Italian Neorealist Cinema by Torunn Haaland explores how this influential film movement shaped cinematic narration and representation. Haaland argues that neorealism was driven by a moral commitment...

The Times on Cinema by Brian Pendreigh explores the fascinating world of film criticism through the archives of one of Britain's most respected newspapers. From the Fatty Arbuckle scandal in the...

Cinema Detours is a collection of 220 movie reviews from over six years, published in various media outlets. These reviews have been gathered to preserve them in an archival physical form, rescuing...

Cinema Genre by Raphaëlle Moine offers a clear and engaging overview of genre in film criticism. Organized around fundamental questions, the book explores how genres characterize films, their...

Exploring the intersection of magic realism and East Central European cinema, this critical survey delves into the complex relationships between aesthetics, social structure, and globalised visual...

Sara Gómez's groundbreaking films reframed revolutionary citizenship and cultural memory in complex ways, navigating social class, race, and gender. This comprehensive anthology assembles her entire...

Indie Cinema Online explores the changing landscape of contemporary American independent cinema in an era of media convergence. With the rise of online streaming, simultaneous release strategies, and...

Deleuze and the Schizoanalysis of Cinema explores the possibilities of using Deleuze's concept of "schizoanalysis" to investigate cinematic works. This collection delves into the application of...

Dialogue is a crucial element in American independent cinema, challenging the notion that low budgets equate to unengaging storytelling. This book explores how writers-directors like Jim Jarmusch,...

The Chinese Cinema Book provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of cinema in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as to disaporic and transnational Chinese film-making. From its...

Transnational Cinema: An Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of transnational film studies. By exploring approaches to analysing films about migrant, cross-cultural...

Australian National Cinema by Tom O'Regan explores the concept of a 'national' cinema, examining how film reflects and shapes cultural identity. Drawing on historical and cultural perspectives,...

This comprehensive history of Mexican cinema spans over a century, from its early beginnings in 1896 to the present day. The book explores the significant changes and developments that have shaped...

Corporeality in Early Cinema explores how film culture is inherently embodied. Scholars argue that the body plays a crucial role in both on- and offscreen experiences, influencing audience responses...

Scotland provides an in-depth exploration of Scotland's cinematic traditions and contributions. This book examines the country's complex history, industrial heritage, and cultural nuances through its...

Describing Cinema explores how viewers respond to films through acts of describing scenes, shots, and sequences. This approach reveals complex ways of seeing that involve accuracy, mobility of...

Latin American cinema has long been overlooked in favour of Hollywood and European films. This book seeks to change that by shedding light on the innovative and aesthetically stunning contributions...

Small Nation, Global Cinema explores how globalization affects small nations through the lens of international film markets. Mette Hjort examines the transformation and globalization of Danish...

Hollywood Cinema provides a comprehensive introduction to the cultural and aesthetic significance of the world's most powerful film industry. This extensively revised second edition explores the...

The Cinemas - A French Heritage by Simon Edelstein is a nostalgic exploration of the enduring magic of France's cinematic heritage. Once a staple of urban landscapes, cinemas have largely fallen out...

European Cinema An Introduction by Jill Forbes and Sarah Street provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, exploring how to define European cinema and its study. The book delves into the links...

Shakespeare and Indian Cinemas: Local Habitations explores the rich archive of Shakespeare in Indian cinemas. This first-of-its-kind study examines mainstream and regional Indian cinemas, including...

The Japanese Cinema Book provides a comprehensive survey of one of the world's most fascinating filmmaking regions. Spanning from renowned directors to neglected popular genres, this publication...

A comprehensive guide to Chinese cinema, this anthology offers an encyclopedic coverage of the subject from multiple angles. Spanning silent melodramas to contemporary films, it explores the...

Sirens of Modernity: World Cinema Via Bombay by Samhita Sunya offers a fresh perspective on the history of 1960s Hindi cinema. This richly documented account explores how Bombay films became a global...

The Mobile Cinema is a unique project that combines film and photography to explore different subjects. Romana Schmalisch created this mobile exhibition, which presented a montage of images and film...

The Action and Adventure Cinema by Yvonne Tasker explores the diverse world of action and adventure films from the silent era to contemporary cinema. This collection delves into the aesthetics,...

A Companion to German Cinema explores the evolution of German filmmaking and film studies within their broader social contexts. Twenty-two essays by established and younger scholars provide new...

The British at War Cinema, State and Propaganda, 1939-1945 by James Chapman explores the complex relationship between the government and the film industry during World War II. This study examines how...

Cinema Between Media: An Intermediality Approach by Jørgen Bruhn and Anne Gjelsvik is a thought-provoking exploration of film as a form that blends elements from various media. The authors argue that...

The Somme Offensive, 1916. A young British infantryman struggles to survive in the midst of war. His primary goal is to stay alive and return home to his family. However, as he navigates the...

Global Cinema Networks explores the changing face of cinema in the 21st century. By examining recent films from diverse regions, including Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East,...

This in-depth analysis explores the coming-of-age genre as a significant phenomenon in New Zealand's national cinema. Tracing its development and examining its role in cultural change, the book...

Postcolonial Cinema Studies explores the intersection of film and postcolonial studies, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between cinema, history, geography, subjectivity,...

A comprehensive history of Russian cinema from its early beginnings to the present day. This engaging narrative explores the industry and its key films in the context of Russia's social and political...

Uplift Cinema: The Emergence of African American Film and the Possibility of Black Modernity by Allyson Nadia Field explores the significant yet forgotten legacy of African American filmmaking in the...

An Introduction to World Cinema, 2nd Edition by Aristides Gazetas provides a comprehensive exploration of film as an art form and its impact on society and politics. This textbook covers the major...

Cinema Sewer Volume 1: A celebration of the sleaziest and most unforgettable movies in film history. This unique guide delves into the bizarre and often shocking world of cinema, showcasing the most...

China Directory of World Cinema: China 2 examines the Chinese film industry's growing ambitions and its desire for success in the US market. Despite few crossover hits, annual production output...

The Cinema of Italy explores the historical and aesthetic connections between Italian films and both Italian and Western film culture. Spanning nearly a century of productions, this volume examines...

Screen / Cinema is a novel by Barry N. Malzberg that explores the boundaries between reality and fantasy through the lens of two characters: Martin Miller, who finds solace in cinema, and Susan, who...

The Italian Cinema Book by Peter Bondanella is an in-depth guide to the historical, aesthetic and cultural aspects of Italian cinema. Spanning from 1895 to the present day, this comprehensive...

The Trench Life and Death on the Western Front 1914-1918 by Trevor Yorke offers a concise and informative history of the First World War, focusing on the trenches that were the site of much of the...