Stories Between Tears and Laughter: Popular Czech Cinema and Film Critics

While histories of Czech cinema often highlight the quality of Czechoslovak New Wave films made in the 1960s, post-socialist Czech cinema receives little attention. Through a methodology of historical reception, Stories between Tears and Laughter explores how attitudes towards post-socialist Czech cinema have shifted from viewing it as radical "art cinema" and more towards popular cinema. By analyzing publicity materials, reviews, and articles, Richard Vojvoda offers a new perspective on the notions of cultural value and quality that have been shaping the history of post-socialist Czech cinema.

Author: Richard Vojvoda
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Published: 01/05/2024
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9781805392491