Military Women in World Cinema

Military Women in World Cinema
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9781476684512
ISBN-13 : 1476684510
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Book Synopsis Military Women in World Cinema by : Deborah A. Deacon

Download or read book Military Women in World Cinema written by Deborah A. Deacon and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-08-10 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From British soldier Flora Sandes to the famed World War II Night Witches of the Soviet Air Force, women across the globe have stepped up to defend their countries during every major and minor conflict of the twentieth century, and filmmakers have long attempted to capture their stories. This book analyzes these military women's portrayals in world cinema, examining movies from Israel, the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Japan and others. It includes theatrical releases, direct-to-video productions, and made-for-television films. Chapters organize films by decade produced, and topics covered include the women's sexuality, maternal and marital status; leadership skills; actual jobs performed; and the accuracy of depiction. The book also discusses how each film reflects the contemporary social issues of the nation in which it was produced.


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