Description
Book SynopsisThis volume continues the exploration of contemporary Argentine cinema that began in the first book. It provides a close analysis of exciting new directors, including Marco Berger and Matías Piñeiro, transnational stars like Ricardo Darín, and trends such as films made in the provinces. Contributors cover several of the country’s Oscar submissions, including Benjamín Ávila’s
Clandestine Childhood, Lucía Puenzo’s
The German Doctor and Damián Szifron’s
Wild Tales, which became a surprise global hit. Focusing primarily on films being made since 2000, the book offers a rich mix of reviews, essays, analyses and film stills, which together make it an invaluable companion to one of the most popular, diverse and successful film industries in Latin America.
Trade Review'This directory is an excellent vade mecum for both academics and film buffs. Meaty essays provide provocative commentaries on cinematic history, sociopolitical background, sex and gender, crime, dictatorship, and modern families; zero in on the documentary genre; and explore the experimental. '
-- K. M. Sibbald, McGill University
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction by the Editors
Film of the Year
Relatos salvajes/Wild Tales
Cultural Crossover
The Gaucho in Cinema
Perón and Evita
Star Study
Ricardo Darín
Producer
Lita Stantic
Directors
Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
Lucrecia Martel
Pablo Trapero
Marco Berger
Interview with
Matías Piñeiro
Comedy
Essay
Reviews
Provinces
Essay
Reviews
Women
Essay
Reviews
Youth
Essay
Reviews
Queer
Essay
Reviews
Suspense
Essay
Reviews
Documentary
Essay
Reviews
Films on Film
Essay
Reviews
Recommended Reading
Argentine Cinema Online
Test Your Knowledge
Notes on Contributors
Glossary
Filmography
