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Italy’s Other Women

- Gender and Prostitution in Italian Cinema, 1940-1965

About Italy’s Other Women

In the period 1940-1965 the female prostitute featured in at least 10 per cent of Italian-made films. This book explains why she was so prevalent in Italian cinema of this period and offers a new account of her on-screen presence. The author shows that prostitutes in Italian cinema are much more than simply 'tarts with hearts' or martyr figures.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783034319348
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 454
  • Published:
  • July 28, 2016
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 226x266x44 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 666 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of Italy’s Other Women

In the period 1940-1965 the female prostitute featured in at least 10 per cent of Italian-made films. This book explains why she was so prevalent in Italian cinema of this period and offers a new account of her on-screen presence. The author shows that prostitutes in Italian cinema are much more than simply 'tarts with hearts' or martyr figures.

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