This landmark collection draws together a number of accessible and insightful essays that explore; for the first time; an exciting new area of academic analysis and debate. Through case studies of key films and filmmakers; the contributors to this volume resituate discussions of queer representation and desire within a uniquely diverse and divergent European context. And raise many provocative questions about understandings of gender; sexuality and identity in film that spill across a variety of national borders; cultures and traditions. Topics include: - queer nationality and the films of Franccedil;ois Ozon; Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau ndash; the sexual politics of post-communist Prague - depictions of the lsquo;Gay Barrsquo; in such films as Coming Out; Beautiful Thing and Les Nuits Fauves - queer performance and spectatorship in Lola und Bilidikid and Hamam - the Swedish lsquo;Drag Kingrsquo; scene - Monika Treut and queer German cinema - the subversive poetics of Bavo Defurne and Matthias Muuml;ller - Dirk Bogarde and international queer stardom. Queer Cinema in Europe demonstrates the vital yet under-valued role that European filmmakers have played in anticipating notions of queer subjectivity in the new millennium.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Thank You Janis; bless her!By MichelleUncensored; heartfelt and well written. "Loving Amy" delivers the heart wrenching story as lived by Amy Winehouses mother; Janis Winehouse; from the birth of Amy; her untimely death and what great work the Amy Winehouse Foundation is doing to raise awareness and help for youth that are disadvantaged and/or struggling with addiction. Even if you are not an Amy Winehouse; which I am; this story should be read by any family that is struggling with an addict.Kudos Mrs. Janis Winehouse for pouring your heart in sharing your memories; knowledge and courage! Bless You!!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Interesting but Not well writtenBy LKBBAThis is an interesting book but not well written. I am a big Amy Winehouse fan and consider her to have been a truly gifted musician so I was interested in her mothers point of view. It is somewhat scattered and though the personal stories and photos are worth the purchase alone; she could have used a ghost writer with some writing talent to make the book flow more seamlessly. There is a lot of information about her own struggle with developing MS and her relationship with Amy seems to be very distant during her last few years; so there isnt a lot of information from her during that time other than a few stories. Its an interesting book though and if you are an Amy fan; you will find it even more so.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Raw; honest and beautifulBy Lnewbie76A true tell all story; I was amazed at how brutally honest; open and objective Ms. Winehouse is about her daughters life; from her birth to her heartbreaking free fall into mental illness and addiction; and ultimately her death. Janis leaves no questions unanswered; sugar coats nothing and sees Amy with crystal clear vision; unclouded by denial. ( Mr. Winehouses book was also good; but there is a strong sense of denial and sugarcoating things throughout. He has faired a tremendous amount of criticism for this; but I feel the denial is a coping mechanism for him more so then to gloss it over for the public. No different then any other parent desperate to help his child and yet overwhelmed with the reality of the surreal experience of parenting a very huge celebrity with an even bigger illness ; and no experience or map to guide him through any of it. I think he deserves a break and more public compassion; really)This is 1000% worth the read ; and really sheds a new light on arguably one of the most musically talented women of our time.
