Religion and Film: Cinema and the Re-Creation of the World

by S. Brent Plate

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Religion and cinema share a capacity for world making, ritualizing, mythologizing, and creating sacred time and space. Through cinematography, mise-en-sc ne, editing, and other production activities, film takes the world "out there" and refashions it. Religion achieves similar ends by setting apart particular objects and periods of time, telling stories, and gathering people together for communal actions and concentrated focus. The result of both...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0231176759

ISBN13:9780231176750

Release Date:September 2017

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Documentaries Film & Television Humanities Humor & Entertainment Movies Performing Arts Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies

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