The Real Ireland: The Evolution of Ireland in Documentary Film [Paperback]

Harvey O'Brien (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0719069076 | ISBN-13: 978-0719069079 | Publication Date: February 10, 2005

The Real Ireland is the first study of Irish documentary film, but more than that, it is a study of Ireland itself--of how the idea of Ireland evolved throughout the twentieth century and how documentary cinema both recorded and participated in the process of change. More than just a film studies work, it is a discussion of history, politics and culture, which also explores the philosophical roots of the documentary idea, and how this idea informs concepts of society, self and nation. It features rare and previously unseen illustrations and a detailed documentary filmography, the first of its kind in print anywhere.

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About the Author

Harvey O'Brien is a Lecturer in Film Studies at University College Dublin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Manchester University Press (February 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0719069076
• ISBN-13: 978-0719069079
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,988,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Harvey O'Brien teaches Film Studies at University College Dublin. He is the author of The Real Ireland (2004) and co-editor of Keeping it Real (2004). He is co-editor of Film and Film Culture and a member of the Board of directors of the Irish Film Institute as well as a former Associate Director of the Boston Irish Film Festival. He is also a writer of fiction and drama, and has written scripts for radio and television.