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Shadows on the Past

- Studies in the Historical Fiction Film

About Shadows on the Past

Examines how historical fiction films interpret the present through a representation of the past. Utilizing the past as a way of responding to social conflicts in the present, this work shows how the genre promotes a political agenda, superseding the influence of scholarship on the public's perception and interpretation of history.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781566391825
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 264
  • Published:
  • June 20, 1994
  • Dimensions:
  • 168x234x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 402 g.
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Expected delivery: December 20, 2024

Description of Shadows on the Past

Examines how historical fiction films interpret the present through a representation of the past. Utilizing the past as a way of responding to social conflicts in the present, this work shows how the genre promotes a political agenda, superseding the influence of scholarship on the public's perception and interpretation of history.

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