Film festivals are hugely popular events that attract lovers of cinema worldwide. Focusing on the world’s most famous festivals – Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Rotterdam – Film Festivals tells the story of a phenomenon that began in the midst of geopolitical disputes in war-torn Europe. De Valck shows how festivals turned the odds into advantages and developed into a successful global network. Taking into account the oft multilateral influences of major actors, such as Hollywood, the avant-garde and political/economic agenda’s, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of film festivals. A must-read for everyone interested in quality film cultures that revolve around cultural value, aesthetic innovation and socio-political relevance.
Marijke de Valck is a lecturer of Media Studies at Amsterdam University.
Table of Contents, Acknowledgements, Introduction- Film Festivals as Sites of Passage, 1. Berlin and the Spatial Reconfiguration of festivals, 2. Cannes and the Alternative Cinema Network, 3. Venice and the Valeu-Adding Process, 4. Rotterdam and the Rise of Thematic Festivals, Conclusion, Successful of Safe?, 20 Notes, Bibliography, Index of Names, Index of Film Titles, Index of Subjects
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