Routledge Ruptures and Continuities in Soviet/Russian Cinema

Explore the evolution of film through this academic study on Soviet and Russian cinema. Based on extensive original research, this book examines whether the collapse of the USSR acted as a major threshold for change or if certain elements remained consistent as the new Russia emerged. Readers will find a detailed analysis of how films and filmmakers navigated the transition between eras. The text looks at a wide range of cinematic works to study changes in genre, character development, and aesthetic style. While the book notes that genres shifted and characters evolved during this period, it also highlights how stylistic choices often remained largely unaffected by the political transition. Written by Birgit Beumers, a Professor of Film Studies at Aberystwyth University, this volume is part of the Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in world cinema and the historical shifts in Eastern European film history.