Italy's Other Women Gender and Prostitution in Italian Cinema, 1940-1965 |
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Series edited by:
| Antonello, Pierpaolo Gordon, Robert S. C. |
Author:
| Hipkins, Danielle |
Series title: | Italian Modernities Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-3-0343-1934-8 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
Publisher: | Peter Lang AG International Academic Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $133.95 |
Book Description:
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In the period 1940-1965 the female prostitute featured in at least 10 per cent of Italian-made films. This book explains why she was so prevalent in Italian cinema of this period and offers a new account of her on-screen presence. The author shows that prostitutes in Italian cinema are much more than simply 'tarts with hearts' or martyr figures.
In the period 1940-1965 the female prostitute featured in at least 10 per cent of Italian-made films. This book explains why she was so prevalent in Italian cinema of this period and offers a new account of her on-screen presence. The author shows that prostitutes in Italian cinema are much more than simply 'tarts with hearts' or martyr figures.