Soviet Animation and the Thaw of the 1960s: Not Only for Children by Laura Ponti

Description: Soviet Animation and the Thaw of the 1960s by Laura Pontieri Pontieri offers a meticulous study of Soviet animated films of the period, using the world of Soviet animation as a lens for viewing the historical moment of the thaw from a fresh and less conventional point of view. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Soviet Animation and the Thaw of the 1960s examines the remarkable animation that emerged during the post-Stalin period of liberalization in the Soviet Union as an avenue of expression for a new spirit of aesthetic freedom. Drawing on extensive archival research, Laura Pontieri reconstructs the dynamics inside Soviet animation studios and the relationships between the animators and the political establishment. Pontieri offers a meticulous study of Soviet animated films of the period, using the world of Soviet animation as a lens for viewing the historical moment of the thaw from a fresh and less conventional point of view. Author Biography Laura Pontieri teaches Russian and Soviet cinema at the University of Toronto. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1. From Propaganda to Childrens Films: The Earliest Beginnings and the Stalin Era of Soviet Animation Chapter 2. Russian Animation of the Thaw in its Socio-Political and Cultural Context Chapter 3. Case Studies: Early 1960s Chapter 4. Russian Animation in the Second Half of the 1960s: Between the Khrushchevs Thaw and the Brezhnev Stagnation Chapter 5. Conclusion: The Beginning of New Tendencies Bibliography/Filmography Review "Scholars and students of Soviet cinema have long lamented the lack of English-language texts on Soviet animation, one of the richest and yet least studied fields of Russian and Soviet culture. Laura Pontieris small but excellent volume goes a long way to fill this niche... [T]his book is an important contribution to the fields of Soviet cinema and Russian and Soviet culture." -Russian Review "Laura Pontieris book is a welcome addition to the field of animation studies... The books huge strength lies in the readings of the individual films - and that alone is a great achievement." -Slavonic & East European Review "Given the centrality of the Soviet experience to the history of animation, Soviet Animation... is highly recommended to all graduate students and professionals in the field of animation studies... Particularly welcome for the readership of this interesting book will surely be the abundant colour illustrations supporting the analyses." -Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television "[E]xamines film animation during the post-Stalin period of liberalization." -COMMUNICATION BOOKNOTES Qtly Promotional Viewing the post-Stalin thaw through Soviet animation Review Quote "Scholars and students of Soviet cinema have long lamented the lack of English-language texts on Soviet animation, one of the richest and yet least studied fields of Russian and Soviet culture. Laura Pontieris small but excellent volume goes a long way to fill this niche. . . [T]his book is an important contribution to the fields of Soviet cinema and Russian and Soviet culture.72.4 October 2013" Promotional "Headline" Viewing the post-Stalin thaw through Soviet animation Details ISBN0861967054 Author Laura Pontieri Short Title SOVIET ANIMATION & THE THAW OF Language English ISBN-10 0861967054 ISBN-13 9780861967056 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-08-15 Subtitle Not Only for Children Place of Publication Eastleigh Country of Publication Australia Illustrations 95 color illus., 15 b&w DEWEY 791.43340947 UK Release Date 2012-08-15 AU Release Date 2012-08-15 NZ Release Date 2012-08-15 Pages 256 Publisher John Libbey & Co Audience General Imprint John Libbey Publishing Ltd We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159626628;

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