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Gender, especially masculinity, is a perspective rarely applied in discourses on cinema of Eastern/Central Europe. Masculinities in Polish, Czech and Slovak Cinema exposes an Englishspeaking audience to a large proportion of this regions cinema that previously remained unknown, focusing on the relationship between representation of masculinity and nationality in the films of two and later three countries: Poland, Czechoslovakia/the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The objective of the book is to discuss the main types of men populating Polish, Czech and Slovak films: that of soldier, father, heterosexual and homosexual lover, against a rich political, social and cultural background. Czech, Slovak and Polish cinema appear to provide excellent material for comparison as they were produced in neighbouring countries which for over forty years endured a similar political system state socialism.
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The content in this book is super interesting, especially if you appreciate European cinema. However, I found some sections a bit heavy to get through. It’s still worth it for the insights it offers into the cultural context of these films.
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Jakub Nowak
Fascinating Exploration of Masculinity
I recently picked up this book on Polish, Czech, and Slovak cinema and it’s been a real eye-opener. The author really delves into how masculinity is portrayed across these films, and I love the unique perspective. If you’re into film theory, this is a must-have!
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Marek Zielinski
Well-Researched but Not for Everyone
As someone who loves film history, I was excited about this read. It’s definitely well-researched and provides a new lens on masculinity in cinema. That said, some parts felt a little dry. I'd recommend it to fellow film buffs, but it might not appeal to casual readers.
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Tereza Novakova
Disappointed by the Focus
I expected more stories and examples from the films themselves, but it felt more like an academic essay. The topics are fascinating, but I was hoping for a more engaging narrative. Not what I anticipated at all.
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