Projecting the Past

Ancient Rome, Cinema and History

Maria Wyke

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Routledge
25 April 1997

Films, movies & cinema; Sociology & anthropology; Cinema industry

Projecting the Past analyses the ways in which the Hollywood and Italian film industries have resurrected ancient Rome to address present concerns. Through case studies of Spartacus, Cleopatra, Nero and Pompeii, the book explores cinema's use of the past to excavate present issues of nationhood, colonialism, gender and cinema itself.

By: Maria Wyke
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9780415906135
ISBN 10: 041590613X
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 25 April 1997
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maria Wyke

Reviews for Projecting the Past: Ancient Rome, Cinema and History

"""...Wyke treats the cinematic representation of the ancient world with the utmost seriousness and succeeds in developing a rigorous methodology for dealing with classical history on celluloid."" -- Pheonix ""This fascinating book analyzing films, many of them long forgotten, about ancient Rome should be welcomed by both classicists and those interested in the cinema and its historical setting... Wyke's book is an excellent addition to any library covering film studies, the classical tradition, culture and gender studies. Maria Wyke has done some fine and entertaining work."" -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review"