Peter Kramer

The General (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781844579150
author:: Peter Kramer
format:: Paperback
publisher:: British Film Institute 1st ed. 2016 edition
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 112
Dimensions:: 13.3 x 0.7 x 19.2 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory, Peter Kramer,The General (BFI Film Classics),British Film Institute,1844579158,The Arts: Textbooks & Study Guides,Film & Video - General,Performing Arts,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Cinema/Film: Book,Culture
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The General by Peter Krämer offers a fresh perspective on one of the most successful American films of the silent era. This insightful text analyses its initial critical reception and the thematic and stylistic characteristics that made it difficult for critics to appreciate at the time, but led to its celebration by later generations. A detailed examination of The General's critical history reveals the factors that contributed to its enduring popularity. Krämer's analysis sheds new light on the film's style and themes, making this a valuable resource for those interested in film studies and history. This book provides a nuanced understanding of The General's significance and its continued relevance today.

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