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The book delves into the Czech New Wave's artistic achievements during the 1960s, highlighting the movement's engagement with avant-garde traditions, particularly Surrealism. It examines the political ramifications of this influence through a detailed analysis of notable films, including the Oscar-winning Closely Observed Trains and the provocative Daisies. The exploration is enriched by a historical context of the Czech avant-garde and the cultural and political environment of the time, providing a comprehensive understanding of this significant cinematic period.
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Avant-garde to New Wave, Jonathan L. Owen
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Avant-garde to New Wave
- Subtitle
- Czechoslovak Cinema, Surrealism and the Sixties
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jonathan L. Owen
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780857451262
- Category
- Film
- Description
- The book delves into the Czech New Wave's artistic achievements during the 1960s, highlighting the movement's engagement with avant-garde traditions, particularly Surrealism. It examines the political ramifications of this influence through a detailed analysis of notable films, including the Oscar-winning Closely Observed Trains and the provocative Daisies. The exploration is enriched by a historical context of the Czech avant-garde and the cultural and political environment of the time, providing a comprehensive understanding of this significant cinematic period.