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Fathers and Sons in Cinema

By Gershon Reiter

Fathers and Sons in Cinema Film, Art & Culture

Fathers and Sons in Cinema

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Popular American films are replete with story lines which involve the father-son relationship, often as the pivotal conflict or dragon which a hero must overcome to achieve success. Sometimes these conflicts are straightforward; other times they are projections of the central character's unconscious becoming conscious--in essence a modern form of myth. These American ""filmmyths"" serve as a visual means to project the psyche in an entertaining and easily accessible manner. Focusing on mythic structure, this volume explores 12 popular movies that deal with various aspects of the father-son relationship including the process of becoming a father, absent fathers, the rite of passage, and the turmoil between fathers and adolescents. Films examined include The Wizard of Oz, Back to the Future, Stand By Me, Red River, City Slickers, North by Northwest, E.T. the Extraterrestrial, Field of Dreams, Lone Star, The Lion King, Jurassic Park and The Searchers.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
248
Release Date:
2008-06-15
Publication Date:
2008-05-19
Publisher:
McFarland and Company, Inc.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
078643788X
ISBN13:
9780786437887
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
408 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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