The Bible onscreen in the new millennium

The Bible onscreen in the new millennium

by Wickham Clayton
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 17/01/2020

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The remarkable commercial success of Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ in 2004 came as a surprise to the Hollywood establishment, particularly considering the film’s failure to find production funding through a major studio. Since then the Biblical epic, long thought dead in terms of mainstream marketability, has become a viable product. This collection examines the new wave of the genre, which includes such varied examples as Darren Aronofsky’s Noah (2014) and Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014), along with the telenovelas of Latin America. Such texts follow previous traditions while appearing distinct both stylistically and thematically from the Biblical epic in its prime, making academic consideration timely and relevant. Featuring contributions from such scholars as Mikel J. Koven, Andrew B. R. Elliott and Martin Stollery, and a preface from Adele Reinhartz, the book will be of interest to students and scholars of film, television and religion.

ISBN:
9781526136596
9781526136596
Category:
Film theory & criticism
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
17-01-2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
Manchester University Press

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