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Sportswomen in Cinema

- Film and the Frailty Myth

About Sportswomen in Cinema

The sports film is a major genre in both English-language and world cinema. This trailblazing book examines the sub-genre of sports films that centre on female athletes. It addresses how cinematic depictions of sportswomen have, at times, challenged received ideas about femininity, sexuality and sport.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781784530129
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • March 16, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x243x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 540 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of Sportswomen in Cinema

The sports film is a major genre in both English-language and world cinema. This trailblazing book examines the sub-genre of sports films that centre on female athletes. It addresses how cinematic depictions of sportswomen have, at times, challenged received ideas about femininity, sexuality and sport.

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