Film festivals are hugely popular events that attract lovers of cinema worldwide. Focusing on the world's most famous festivals - Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Rotterdam - Film Festivals tells the story of a phenomenon that began in the midst of geopolitical disputes in war-torn Europe. De Valck shows how festivals turned the odds into advantages and developed into a successful global network. Taking into account the oft multilateral influences of major actors, such as Hollywood, the avant-garde and political/economic agenda's, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of film festivals. A must-read for everyone interested in quality film cultures that revolve around cultural value, aesthetic innovation and socio-political relevance.
| ISBN: | 9789053562161 |
| Publication date: | 4th December 2007 |
| Author: | Marijke Valck |
| Publisher: | Amsterdam University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 280 pages |
| Series: | Film Culture in Transition |
| Genres: |
Films, cinema |
Film festivals are hugely popular events that attract lovers of cinema worldwide. Focusing on the world's most famous festivals - Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Rotterdam - Film Festivals tells the story of a phenomenon that began in the midst of geopolitical disputes in war-torn Europe. De Valck shows how festivals turned the odds into advantages and developed into a successful global network. Taking into account the oft multilateral influences of major actors, such as Hollywood, the avant-garde and political/economic agenda's, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of film festivals. A must-read for everyone interested in quality film cultures that revolve around cultural value, aesthetic innovation and socio-political relevance.
Film Festivals features in the following genres: Films, cinema
Film Festivals is available in Hardback
Film Festivals was written by Marijke Valck and published by Amsterdam University Press
Film Festivals has 280 pages
Yes it is part of Film Culture in Transition series
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