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Explore the intricate dynamics of masculinity in Soviet cinema with our product, 'New Soviet Man'. This engaging study delves into how cinema served as a vital link between Stalinist ideologies and the populace, shedding light on the expectations placed upon men during this transformative era. Analyzing Stalinist discourse, it reveals the complex relationship between Joseph Stalin and his 'model sons', unraveling narratives that traverse from urban centers to collective farms and beyond the Soviet borders. Published by Manchester University Press in 2003, 'New Soviet Man' is a must-have for scholars of film studies and anyone interested in the cultural history of the Soviet Union. With contemporary insights into the social significance of cinema and masculinity, this comprehensive analysis draws on extensive theoretical and comparative material. Discover the potential for both appeal and subversion within the films of the Stalinist culture industry and deepen your understanding of this rich historical context. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780719062384.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719062384
Year: 2003
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Cinema has long been recognized as the privileged bridge between Soviet ideologues and their mass public. Recent feminist-oriented work has drawn out the symbolic role of women in Soviet culture, but, not surprisingly, men too were expected to play their part. This is a study of masculinity in Stalinist Soviet cinema. A detailed analysis of Stalinist discourse sets the stage for an examination of the imagined relationship between the patriarch Stalin and his "model sons" in the key genre cycles of the era: from the capital to the collective farms, and ultimately to the very borders of the Soviet state. Informed by contemporary and present-day debates over the social and cultural significance of cinema and masculinity, "New Soviet Man" draws on a range of theoretical and comparative material to produce engaging and accessible readings accounting for both the appeal of - and the inherent potential for subversion within - films produced by the Stalinist culture industry.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719062384
Year: 2003
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Cinema has long been recognized as the privileged bridge between Soviet ideologues and their mass public. Recent feminist-oriented work has drawn out the symbolic role of women in Soviet culture, but, not surprisingly, men too were expected to play their part. This is a study of masculinity in Stalinist Soviet cinema. A detailed analysis of Stalinist discourse sets the stage for an examination of the imagined relationship between the patriarch Stalin and his "model sons" in the key genre cycles of the era: from the capital to the collective farms, and ultimately to the very borders of the Soviet state. Informed by contemporary and present-day debates over the social and cultural significance of cinema and masculinity, "New Soviet Man" draws on a range of theoretical and comparative material to produce engaging and accessible readings accounting for both the appeal of - and the inherent potential for subversion within - films produced by the Stalinist culture industry.