Harajuku Lovers

Gillian Armstrong: Popular, Sensual & Ethical Cinema by Julia Erhart (English) P

Description: Gillian Armstrong by Julia Erhart This important book fills a gap in the literature on women screen practitioners and is a long overdue response to demands for new insight into the work of Gillian Armstrong. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Explores how Armstrongs films re-work conventions about literary adaptation, biography and realist storytellingExamines Armstrongs work in light of new media scholarship and philosophies, including feminist cinematic ethicsSituates Armstrongs achievements in the context of Australian film policies and historyProvides an examination of never-before-studied elements, including Armstrongs short filmsIncludes anever-before-utilised oral history project with ArmstrongA commercially successful Australian director of over eighteen feature films and documentaries, including My Brilliant Career (1979), Gillian Armstrong is an early, notable example of a woman director connecting with mass audiences. Armstrongs films are unique in their aesthetic expression and in the ethical relationships that they depict, framed through the language of gender inclusivity and due in part to her foregrounding of original, complex and nuanced female characters. This important book fills a gap in the literature on women screen practitioners and is a long overdue response to demands for new insight into the work of this significant director. Back Cover Defying the odds at every turn, Gillian Armstrongs sustained career over four decades has inspired two generations of women to take up filmmaking. In this timely book, Julia Erhart draws on four decades of feminist film critique to illuminate for a new generation the body of experimental, realist, biographical, documentary and period films directed by Armstrong. Erharts knowledge of and passion for Armstrongs cinema makes compelling reading.Felicity Collins, La Trobe University A commercially successful Australian director of over eighteen feature films and documentaries, including My Brilliant Career (1979), Gillian Armstrong is an early, notable example of a woman director connecting with mass audiences. Armstrongs films are unique in their aesthetic expression and in the ethical relationships that they depict, framed through the language of gender inclusivity and due in part to her foregrounding of original, complex and nuanced female characters. This important book fills a gap in the literature on women screen practitioners and is a long overdue response to demands for new insight into the work of this significant director.Julia Erhart is Associate Professor in Screen Studies at Flinders University.Cover design:[EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN 978-1-4744-4051-6Barcode Flap Defying the odds at every turn, Gillian Armstrongs sustained career over four decades has inspired two generations of women to take up filmmaking. In this timely book, Julia Erhart draws on four decades of feminist film critique to illuminate for a new generation the body of experimental, realist, biographical, documentary and period films directed by Armstrong. Erharts knowledge of and passion for Armstrongs cinema makes compelling reading.Felicity Collins, La Trobe UniversityA commercially successful Australian director of over eighteen feature films and documentaries, including My Brilliant Career (1979), Gillian Armstrong is an early, notable example of a woman director connecting with mass audiences. Armstrongs films are unique in their aesthetic expression and in the ethical relationships that they depict, framed through the language of gender inclusivity and due in part to her foregrounding of original, complex and nuanced female characters. This important book fills a gap in the literature on women screen practitioners and is a long overdue response to demands for new insight into the work of this significant director.Julia Erhart is Associate Professor in Screen Studies at Flinders University.Cover design:[EUP logo]edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN 978-1-4744-4051-6Barcode Author Biography Julia Erhart is Associate Professor in Screen and Media Studies at Flinders University. Table of Contents Introduction: why women directors? Chapter 1: Armstrongs Career: Industry & Context Chapter 2: Adaptation Chapter 3: Biography Chapter 4: The Australian personal relations film Conclusion Review Defying the odds at every turn, Gillian Armstrongs sustained career over four decades has inspired two generations of women to take up filmmaking. In this timely book, Julia Erhart draws on four decades of feminist film critique to illuminate for a new generation the body of realist, documentary, experimental, biographical, and period films directed by Armstrong. Erharts knowledge of and passion for Armstrongs cinema makes compelling reading.--Felicity Collins, La Trobe University Review Quote Defying the odds at every turn, Gillian Armstrongs sustained career over four decades has inspired two generations of women to take up filmmaking.?In this timely book, Julia Erhart draws on four decades of feminist film critique to illuminate for a new generation the body of experimental, realist, biographical, documentary and period films directed by Armstrong. Erharts knowledge of and passion for Armstrongs cinema makes compelling reading. Promotional "Headline" Explores how Armstrongs films re-work conventions about literary adaptation, biography and realist storytelling Description for Reader Explores how Armstrongs films re-work conventions about literary adaptation, biography and realist storytelling Examines Armstrongs work in light of new media scholarship and philosophies, including feminist cinematic ethics Situates Armstrongs achievements in the context of Australian film policies and history Provides an examination of never-before-studied elements, including Armstrongs short films Includes a never-before-utilised oral history project with Armstrong A commercially successful Australian director of over eighteen feature films and documentaries, including My Brilliant Career (1979), Gillian Armstrong is an early, notable example of a woman director connecting with mass audiences. Armstrongs films are unique in their aesthetic expression and in the ethical relationships that they depict, framed through the language of gender inclusivity and due in part to her foregrounding of original, complex and nuanced female characters. This important book fills a gap in the literature on women screen practitioners and is a long overdue response to demands for new insight into the work of this significant director. Feature Examines Armstrongs work in light of new media scholarship and philosophies, including feminist cinematic ethics Situates Armstrongs achievements in the context of Australian film policies and history Provides an examination of never-before-studied elements, including Armstrongs short films Includes a never-before-utilised oral history project with Armstrong Films discussed include: My Brilliant Career (1979) High Tide (1987) The Last Days of Chez Nous (1992) Little Women (1994) Not Fourteen Again (1996) Oscar and Lucinda (1997) Charlotte Gray (2001) Unfolding Florence: The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst (2006) Death Defying Acts (2007) Love, Lust & Lies (2009) Women Hes Undressed (2015) Description for Sales People Explores how Armstrongs films re-work conventions about literary adaptation, biography, and realist storytelling Highlights parallels between Armstrongs filmmaking and topical, cutting-edge themes in feminist media scholarship Reflects Armstrongs activities across several inter/national filmmaking industries and thus appeals to both international and Australianist readerships Description for Teachers/Educators May be suitable for courses on film directors and gender and film Details ISBN1474434320 Publisher Edinburgh University Press ISBN-10 1474434320 ISBN-13 9781474434324 Format Paperback Short Title Gillian Armstrong Language English Year 2020 Author Julia Erhart DEWEY 791.430233092 Publication Date 2020-11-30 Pages 200 UK Release Date 2020-11-30 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2020-11-30 Edited by Claire Webster Birth 1964 Death 1990 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Series Visionaries: The Work of Women Filmmakers Subtitle Popular, Sensual & Ethical Cinema Audience General AU Release Date 2021-02-25 Alternative 9781474440516 Illustrations 10 colour illustrations 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:133509075;

Price: 46.98 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-12-11T03:41:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.45 AUD

Product Images

Gillian Armstrong: Popular, Sensual & Ethical Cinema by Julia Erhart (English) P

Item Specifics

Restocking fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Format: Paperback

Language: English

ISBN-13: 9781474434324

Author: Julia Erhart

Type: Does not apply

Book Title: Gillian Armstrong

Recommended

Little Women Director Gillian Armstrong Original 1990s Movie Promo Photo
Little Women Director Gillian Armstrong Original 1990s Movie Promo Photo

$7.96

View Details
Diane Keaton  Mel Gibson Dir Gillian Armstrong Mrs Soffel 1984 movie photo 45079
Diane Keaton Mel Gibson Dir Gillian Armstrong Mrs Soffel 1984 movie photo 45079

$4.99

View Details
American Film Magazine - January - February 1985. AFI, Gillian Armstrong, Gossip
American Film Magazine - January - February 1985. AFI, Gillian Armstrong, Gossip

$7.95

View Details
FILM INK , GILLIAN ARMSTRONG, ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ INARRITU,ANNE HATHAWAY, ABBIE C
FILM INK , GILLIAN ARMSTRONG, ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ INARRITU,ANNE HATHAWAY, ABBIE C

$16.13

View Details
Small Donne VHS Gillian Armstrong/8013123710024 Sealed
Small Donne VHS Gillian Armstrong/8013123710024 Sealed

$28.52

View Details
Film "Little Women" Gillian Armstrong Winona Ryder Movie Program Japanese
Film "Little Women" Gillian Armstrong Winona Ryder Movie Program Japanese

$55.99

View Details
STARSTRUCK 1982 Orig Australian movie poster Gillian Armstrong musical comedy
STARSTRUCK 1982 Orig Australian movie poster Gillian Armstrong musical comedy

$38.72

View Details
1994 Movie Press Photos Samantha Mathis Director Gillian Armstrong Little Women
1994 Movie Press Photos Samantha Mathis Director Gillian Armstrong Little Women

$11.67

View Details
Gillian Armstrong : Popular, Sensual & Ethical Cinema, Paperback by Erhart, J...
Gillian Armstrong : Popular, Sensual & Ethical Cinema, Paperback by Erhart, J...

$26.50

View Details
Director Gillian Armstrong Original On Set 1984 Promo Photo Mrs. Soffel
Director Gillian Armstrong Original On Set 1984 Promo Photo Mrs. Soffel

$7.16

View Details