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Focusing on the evolution of British crime films, this social history explores how filmmakers addressed complex themes such as class, politics, sex, delinquency, violence, and censorship. It spans from post-war cinema to contemporary "Mockney" productions, providing context and highlighting significant yet overlooked works in the genre. The book offers insights into the strategies employed by filmmakers to challenge societal norms and reflect on the changing landscape of British culture through crime cinema.
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British Crime Film, Barry Forshaw
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- British Crime Film
- Subtitle
- Subverting the Social Order
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Barry Forshaw
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781137005038
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Film
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of British crime films, this social history explores how filmmakers addressed complex themes such as class, politics, sex, delinquency, violence, and censorship. It spans from post-war cinema to contemporary "Mockney" productions, providing context and highlighting significant yet overlooked works in the genre. The book offers insights into the strategies employed by filmmakers to challenge societal norms and reflect on the changing landscape of British culture through crime cinema.