{"product_id":"religion-and-film-the-basics","title":"Religion and Film: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReligion and Film: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and engaging introduction to the history, diverse approaches, and ideas associated within the study of religion and film. Referencing films from around the world from the early 20th century to the present day, this unique introduction includes the following topics:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe history and dynamics of religion and film \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evarious methods to approach religion and film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe evolution of religion and film scholarship \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efilm genre and theory \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworld religions and film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunique themes—from race and gender roles to karma and redemption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating range of films are discussed, from early silent films such as \u003ci\u003eHypocrites\u003c\/i\u003e to recent releases such as \u003ci\u003eMinari\u003c\/i\u003e. Five genres are explored, including horror in \u003ci\u003eThe Wicker Man \u003c\/i\u003e(UK) and \u003ci\u003eLet the Right One In \u003c\/i\u003e(Sweden), and world religions are analyzed in films such as \u003cem\u003eOMG\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Big Lebowski\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMalcolm X. \u003c\/i\u003eTropes examined include gender in \u003cem\u003eWater\u003c\/em\u003e, karma in\u003cem\u003e It’s a Wonderful Life\u003c\/em\u003e, death in \u003cem\u003eBiutiful\u003c\/em\u003e, redemption in \u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand evil in \u003ci\u003eGet Out\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith helpful features including recommendations for further study and key films to view, this book is an ideal starting point for students approaching religion and film for the first time as well as those interested in learning more about the field while broadening their methods, knowledge of film, and their\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003efilm canon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54232448565592,"sku":"9780367135195","price":117.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780367135195.jpg?v=1777189554","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/religion-and-film-the-basics","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}