{"product_id":"the-cinema-of-iceland-miroslaw-kocur-9783631778647","title":"The Cinema of Iceland: Between Tradition and Liquid Modernity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe last decade was an exceptional period for the Icelandic cinema. The films produced during this time have won many prestigious awards at international festivals. Cinematic images of Iceland eclectically interlace myths, stereotypes and postmodern means of expression. At first glance, the local films obsessively repeat the same themes which might be incomprehensible for a foreign viewer. However, academic research on the most interesting motion pictures creates an opportunity to study the birth and development of small, but energetic and ambitious cinematography. Such an experience also allows analyzing problems related to the system of film production in this sparsely populated country and helps identify challenges during the process of introducing a local culture abroad. Finally, studying Icelandic cinema gives a chance to go on the audiovisual journey through the fascinating culture and unique landscapes. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author of the book analyses popular topics and narrative strategies in Icelandic films. The research covers local versions of black comedies, road movies and crime stories as well as different figures connected with the motif of struggle between tradition and modernity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Miroslaw Kocur,Sebastian Jakub Konefal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3631778643\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783631778647\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/09\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.75d","brand":"Miroslaw Kocur","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48089116770559,"sku":"9783631778647","price":76.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_118f07a7-199a-46b6-a215-b3b889f4c26d.jpg?v=1769108278","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-cinema-of-iceland-miroslaw-kocur-9783631778647","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}