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Routledge Old Stories and Contemporary Issues in Films about Antiquity

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This Routledge academic work examines how films depicting antiquity and the Middle Ages engage with contemporary political and social issues through idealistic narratives, sexuality, and visual storytelling. The book explores the intersection of historical representation and modern agendas in cinema, analysing how filmmakers use ancient and medieval settings to address current ideological concerns. It provides critical insight into the ways popular films reshape historical narratives to reflect present-day values and debates, making it essential reading for film scholars, historians, and anyone interested in how cinema constructs meaning from historical material.

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Published by Routledge, a leading academic press specialising in film studies and cultural analysis.

Explores the relationship between historical film narratives and contemporary political discourse.

Analyses how representations of antiquity and the Middle Ages function as vehicles for modern ideological arguments.

Essential resource for film scholars, students, and academics studying cinema history and cultural representation.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 April 2022
Listed Since
27 October 2021

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