Historia general del cine. Volumen VIII

Synopsis of Historia general del cine. Volumen VIII

This book, 'General History of Cinema. Volume VIII: United States, 1932-1955', is a work that deeply explores the cinema made in the United States during the period from 1932 to 1955. It analyzes cinema within the political, economic and cultural context of the time, including the influence of the New Deal and the so-called 'witch hunt'. In addition, it examines the functioning of the film industry and the technological transformations that arose with the advent of television. The book also dedicates a part to Hollywood directors and the evolution of film genres.