The Hero and the Grave : The Theme of Death in the Films of John Ford, Akira Kurosawa and Sergio Leone
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1476664102
ISBN-13
9781476664101
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint
McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 23rd, 2018
Print length
175 Pages
Weight
248 grams
Dimensions
15.00 x 22.30 x 1.40 cms
Product Classification:
Film theory & criticismSociology: death & dying
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The theme of death is an essential component of film narrative, particularly in how it affects the hero. Focusing on Western and Japanese period genre films, the author examines the work of John Ford (1894-1973), Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) and Sergio Leone (1929-1989) and finds similarities regarding death's impact on the hero's sense of morality.
The theme of death is an essential component of film narrative, particularly in how it affects the hero. Filmmakers from different cultures and backgrounds have developed distinct yet archetypal perspectives on death and the protagonist''s response. Focusing on Western and Japanese period genre films, the author examines the work of John Ford (1894-1973), Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) and Sergio Leone (1929-1989) and finds similarities regarding death''s impact on the hero''s sense of morality.
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