The battle of the sexes in French cinema, 1930-1956 /

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This comprehensive historical study of French films made between 1930 and 1956-before, during, and after the Second World War-homes in on cinematic representations of gender relations.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Burch, Noël, 1932-
Other Authors: Sellier, Geneviève
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Francés
Published: Durham : Duke University Press, 2013.
Subjects:
1900-1999
Man-woman relationships in motion pictures.
Motion pictures > France > History > 20th century.
Relations entre hommes et femmes au cinéma.
Cinéma > France > Histoire > 20e siècle.
PERFORMING ARTS > Reference.
PERFORMING ARTS > Film & Video > History & Criticism.
Man-woman relationships in motion pictures
Motion pictures
France
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Panorama of a cine-family romance
  • Castrated fathers
  • Women in service of the patriarchy
  • Misogyny lingers on
  • Absent men, fleeing men
  • Women take control of their destiny
  • The "zazou" film : dissident style
  • A woman faced with her desire
  • Gentle male figures and new fathers
  • The destabilizing effects of the liberation
  • Restoring the patriarchal order.

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