The best years of our lives / Sarah Kozloff.

Author/creator Kozloff, Sarah
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Palgrave Macmillan on behalf of British Film Institute,
Description110 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
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Subjects

SeriesBFI film classics
BFI film classics. ^A303677
Contents Introduction -- Historical Context -- Production History -- Reception -- Aesthetics -- Best Years' Thematic Connotations -- Afterword.
Abstract "Due to its popularity and the controversy it engendered, The Best Years of Our Lives stands as one of the most important cultural documents of the post-WWII era. Moreover, with its emphasis on soldiers returning from war with post-traumatic stress syndrome, facing an uncertain economic climate, and strained domestic lives, the film speaks with emotional power directly to contemporary issues, including the devastating injuries and insecurites faced by soldiers returning home from combat in Afghanistan and Iraq today. Among the topics discussed are American neorealism, aesthetics, war and homecoming, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 109-110).
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011008065
ISBN9781844573264 (pbk.)
ISBN1844573265 (pbk.)

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