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Transnational Kaiju

Exploitation, Globalisation and Cult Monster Movies

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Focusing on the evolution of kaijū cinema, this book traces its journey from Japanese origins to a worldwide phenomenon. It delves into the global impact of iconic films like Godzilla, examining how cultural elements are appropriated across borders. The narrative highlights the subgenre's development, its exploitative circulation in the West, and the changing dynamics of power in global cinema. Through this lens, the book illustrates how deeply rooted national genres can transform into transnational spectacles, contributing to a broader understanding of film's cultural significance.

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Transnational Kaiju, Steven Rawle

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2022
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Tytuł
Transnational Kaiju
Podtytuł
Exploitation, Globalisation and Cult Monster Movies
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2022
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
296
ISBN13
9781474475808
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Opis
Focusing on the evolution of kaijū cinema, this book traces its journey from Japanese origins to a worldwide phenomenon. It delves into the global impact of iconic films like Godzilla, examining how cultural elements are appropriated across borders. The narrative highlights the subgenre's development, its exploitative circulation in the West, and the changing dynamics of power in global cinema. Through this lens, the book illustrates how deeply rooted national genres can transform into transnational spectacles, contributing to a broader understanding of film's cultural significance.