Mexican cinema : reflections of a society, 1896-2004 / Carl J. Mora.
| Author/creator | Mora, Carl J. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., ©2005. |
| Description | vii, 327 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The silent film era, 1896-1929 -- The coming of sound, 1930-1939 -- War and growth of a major industry, 1940-1946 -- "Golden age," crisis, and retrenchment, 1947-1959 -- Decline, renovation, and the return of commercialism, 1960-1980 -- "To rebuild a ruined cinema in a ruined country", 1981-1989 -- Globalization and new paths, 1990-2004. |
| Abstract | "Arranged chronologically, this updated and revised edition covers the scope of Mexican cinema. The main films and their directors are discussed, together with the political, social and economic context of the times. Appendices offer selected filmographies and useful addresses"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-314) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005009058 |
| ISBN | 0786420839 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780786420834 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) |