From __El Megano__ and __Black God, White Devil__ to __City of God__ and __Babel__, Latin American films have a rich history. In this concise but comprehensive account, Stephen M. Hart traces Latin American cinema from its origins in 1896 to the present day, along the way providing original views of major films and mini-biographies of major film directors. Describing the broad contours of Latin American film and its connections to major historical developments, Hart guides readers through the story of how Hollywood dominance succumbed to the emergence of the __Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano__ and how this movement has led to the New” New Latin American Cinema of the twenty-first century. He offers a fresh analysis of the effects of major changes in film technology, revealing how paradigm shifts such as the move to digital preceded new cinematographic techniques and visions. He also looks closely at the films themselves, examining how filmmakers express their messages. Finally, he considers the decision by a group of directors to film in English, which enhanced the visibility of Latin American cinema around the world. Featuring 120 illustrations, this clear, cogent guide to the history of this region’s cinema will appeal to fans of __Central Station__ and __Like Water for Chocolate__ alike. This Concise But Comprehensive Book Traces The History Of Latin American Cinema From Its Origins In 1896 To The Award-winning Cinema Of The Present Day. It Discusses Landmark Films From All Over The Region, While Tracing The Broad Contours Of And Connections Between Major Historical Developments -- Provided By Publisher. Introduction -- Inauspicious Beginnings (1895-1950) -- Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano And The 'time-image' (1951-1975) -- Nation-image (1976-1999) -- The Slick Grit Of Contemporary Latin American Cinema (2000-2014) -- Select Directors' Biographies. Stephen M. Hart. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "This concise but comprehensive book traces the history of Latin American cinema from its origins in 1896 to the award-winning cinema of the present day. It discusses landmark films from all over the region--including El mégano (1955), Black God, White Devil (1964), The Official Story (1985), Amores perros (2000), City of God (2002), The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), and Babel (2006)--while tracing the broad contours of and connections between major historical developments"--Publisher's description "This concise but comprehensive book traces the history of Latin American cinema from its origins in 1896 to the award-winning cinema of the present day. It discusses landmark films from all over the region--including El mégano (1955), Black God, White Devil (1964), The Official Story (1985), Amores perros (2000), City of God (2002), The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), and Babel (2006)--while tracing the broad contours of and connections between major historical developments"--Page 4 de la couverture
