Military Women in World Cinema : A 20th Century History and Filmography

Deacon, Deborah A./ Fowler, Stacy

McFarland & Co Inc（2023/08発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 343 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781476684512
• DDC分類 791.436522

Full Description

From British soldier Flora Sandes to the famed World War II Night Witches of the Soviet Air Force, women across the globe have stepped up to defend their countries during every major and minor conflict of the twentieth century, and filmmakers have long attempted to capture their stories. This book analyzes these military women's portrayals in world cinema, examining movies from Israel, the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Japan and others. It includes theatrical releases, direct-to-video productions, and made-for-television films. Chapters organize films by decade produced, and topics covered include the women's sexuality, maternal and marital status; leadership skills; actual jobs performed; and the accuracy of depiction. The book also discusses how each film reflects the contemporary social issues of the nation in which it was produced.

Contents

Table of Contents

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

Preface

Introduction

One. Brief Histories of Military Women Around the Globe

Two. The Early Days: 1900-1939

Three. Women in War: The 1940s

Four. Back to Basics: The 1950s

Five. Branching Out: The 1960s

Six. Recognition for Service: The 1970s

Seven. The Changing World and Its Impact: The 1980s

Eight. Progress as the Century Ends—Almost: The 1990s

Conclusion

Appendix A. Filmography by Year

Appendix B. Film Counts of Countries Represented

Appendix C. Short Film History by Country

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index