Treatments of religion found in Spanish cinema range from the pious to the anticlerical and atheistic; and every position in between. In a nation with a strong Catholic tradition; resistance to and rebellion against religious norms go back almost as far as the notion of ldquo;Sacred Spain.rdquo; Religion and Spanish Film provides a sustained study of the religious film genre in Spain practiced by mainstream Francoist film makers; the evolving iconoclasm; parody; and reinvention of the Catholic by internationally renowned Surrealist Luis Buntilde;uel; and the ongoing battle of the secular versus the religious manifested in critically and popularly acclaimed directors Pedro Almodoacute;var; Julio Medem; Alejandro Amenaacute;bar; and many others. The conflicted Catholicism that emerges from examining religious themes in Spanish film history shows no sign of ending; as unresolved issues from the Civil War and Franco dictatorship; as well as the unsettled relationship between Church and State; continue into the present.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Good ReadBy C. B. LongAs mentioned; this is not a thorough history of SW; nor a technical examination; but just a nice view into the past for anyone interested in the company. Fun pictures of the old factories; workers; some personalities of the eras; as well as a bit of history. Well worth the cost for anyone even moderately interested in the subject.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lots of pics and vintage ads; enjoyable.By Diego EijoThis is a very enjoyable book for anyone interested in SW. Lots of pictures and vintage ads. Not an in-depth history of the brand but a really light and enjoyable read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not technical but a nice enjoyable book to have aroundBy FredI thought it was a bit expensive for a Kindle book but after purchasing and seeing all of the photos I under stand why. It is worth the price. It is basically a photo album of the history of the company. Not technical but a nice enjoyable book to have around.
