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- Title
The Redundant Male: Representations of Masculinity in Polish Postcommunist Cinema.
- Authors
Mazierska, Ewa
- Abstract
After the collapse of communism in 1989, men dominated the Polish film industry more so than any other period in its history. Between 1990 and 2002, men directed over 90 percent of the films made in Poland. More important, the majority of films made in the post communist era are male-oriented genres, specifically criminal/police dramas and the heritage film, which focus on the" male experience" of serving in the army or the secret police and fighting enemies of the state. Scripts are written specifically for certain male actors and film budgets are adjusted to accommodate their personal interests and financial demands. Rather than providing a comprehensive analysis of post-1989 Polish cinema, this study will outline some general tendencies in the representation of the male subject in two popular genres-the gangster film and the heritage film. The role of media and the cinema, in particular, cannot be overemphasized in this respect. The reminder of the study will examine how Polish filmmakers have responded to this challenge.
- Subjects
POLAND; POLISH films; MOTION pictures; MEN; AUDIOVISUAL materials; COMMUNISTS; MOTION picture industry; FILM criticism
- Publication
Journal of Film & Video, 2003, Vol 55, Issue 2/3, p29
- ISSN
0742-4671
- Publication type
Article