IMAGES OF ANDALUSIA IN SPANISH CINEMA (1910-2021) - JOANNA ALEKSANDROWICZ

Discover a fascinating journey through the cinematographic landscapes of Andalusia, a region full of sunshine and rich tradition that has always inspired filmmakers. This book is an in-depth analysis of over three hundred Spanish feature films from 1910-2021, showing the evolution of the representation of this region over the years. Follow how the cultural images of Andalusia, entangled in socio-political dependencies, reflected and shaped the collective consciousness. Immerse yourself in the world of folkloristic clichés of espanolada, the parodic attitude to them, the search for realism and the discovery of local identity.

• Analysis of over 300 Spanish feature films from 1910-2021.
• Evolution of the representation of Andalusia in cinema over time.
• Cultural images of the region reflected in films.
• Influence of socio-political dependencies on cinematographic interpretations.
• Folkloristic clichés of espanolada and their transformations.
• Search for realism and local identity in Andalusian cinema.
• Regional locations as a background for various narratives.

The author, Joanna Aleksandrowicz, analyzes with extraordinary precision and passion how Spanish cinematography has presented Andalusia over the decades. From the beginnings of cinema, where the region was treated as an exotic attraction and metonymy of the whole country, to contemporary productions that show its complexity and diversity. This book is not only a film analysis, but also a deep cultural study that makes it possible to understand how cinema actively shapes our perception of the world.

The Publishing House of the University of Silesia presents readers with a publication that will surely interest not only film lovers, but also all those who want to deepen their knowledge of the culture and history of Spain. This book is an excellent source of information for students, researchers and all those who want to broaden their horizons and look at Andalusia from the perspective of cinema.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Spanish cinema and discover how Andalusia has become one of its most important and inspiring motifs. This book is the key to understanding how film can be not only entertainment, but also a tool for examining and interpreting culture.

Edition details: 512 pages, format 241x180 mm, year of publication 2021, paperback.