Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema : Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts - Roddy Flynn

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Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema

By: Roddy Flynn, Tony Tracy

eBook | 9 August 2019 | Edition Number 2

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From capsule descriptions/assessments of individual feature films to extended essays on areas such as Irish animation, short film, experimental film and documentary production along with discussion of a wide range of key creative and administrative personnel, the Dictionary combines a breath of existing scholarship with extensive new information and research carried out especially for this volume. It is the definitive guide to Irish cinema in the 21st century.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key Irish actors, directors, producers and other personnel from over a century of Irish film history. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Irish Cinema.

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The first edition of Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema was published in 2007. This second edition covers the years from 1896 (the first public cinema screening in Dublin) through 2018 (Irish Film Board is officially renamed Screen Ireland). The front matter of the book includes a 10-page chronology that serves as a useful overview of key events in the development of Irish cinema, and an in-depth introduction that provides crucial historical and political context and expands on the chronology. The concluding bibliography is subdivided by topic: genre, censorship, actors, and so on. The dictionary itself is alphabetically arranged, and entries range in length from one paragraph to three pages. Besides actors, directors, and films, subjects covered include editors, musicians, production companies, reports on the industry, studios, publications, governmental and cultural organizations, and concepts (e.g., censorship, LGBTQ cinema). Inclusion of younger screenwriters, directors, and actors—among them Chris O’Dowd, Saoirse Ronan, Jack Reynor, and Rebecca Daly—makes the work more relevant to students. Any entry mentioned within another is bolded for the reader’s convenience. A valuable resource for those interested in film studies, Irish studies, or world cinema.



Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.

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