Irish Film: The Emergence of a Contemporary Cinema

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ISBN: 9780851707938

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Attribute name	Attribute value
Author	MCLOONE, MARTIN
Pub Date	01/10/2000
Binding	Paperback
Pages	264

Publisher: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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Explores the dominant images of the Irish found in the cinemas of the United States and Britain and considers the ways in which Irish-made films might be said to offer a response to them. This book offers detailed readings of a wide range of key films including "The Butcher Boy" (1998), "Patriot Games" (1993), and "Angela's Ashes" (2000).

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Energetic film activity in Ireland has led to critical debate about the kinds of films that are made and the representation of Ireland they promote. This book explores the images of the Irish found in the cinemas of the USA and Britain and considers how recent Irish-made films might be said to offer a response to them.