Watership Down : Perspectives On and Beyond Animated Violence Hardback
Edited by Dr Catherine (University of Birmingham, UK) Lester
Part of the Animation: Key Films/Filmmakers series
Hardback
Description
Watership Down (Martin Rosen, 1978) is as controversial as it is beloved.
Whether due to the tear-jerking hit song 'Bright Eyes' or its notorious representation of violence inflicted by and upon animated rabbits, the film retains the ability to move and shock audiences of all ages, remaining an important cultural touchstone decades after its original release. This open access collection unites scholars and practitioners from a diversity of perspectives to consider the ongoing legacy of this landmark of British cinema and animation history.
The authors provide nuanced discussions of Watership Down’s infamous animated depictions of violence, death and its contentious relationship with child audiences, as well as examinations of understudied aspects of the film including its musical score, use of language, its increasingly relevant political and environmental themes and its difficult journey to the screen, complete with behind-the-scenes photographs, documents and production artwork.
As the first substantial work on Watership Down, this book is a valuable companion on the film for scholars, students and fans alike. The eBook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:264 pages, 25 bw illus
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:09/02/2023
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- ISBN:9781501376993
Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:264 pages, 25 bw illus
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:09/02/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781501376993
