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Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema: A Critical, Cultural, and Historical Overview of More Than 250 Films, Directors, and Actors from the Beginning to the End of the USSR

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The Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema is a comprehensive reference work that provides detailed information on more than 250 films, directors, and actors from the beginning to the end of the USSR.

Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts)

by Maureen McCormick

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4010 KB
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Print length	:	890 pages

The dictionary is divided into three sections:

A chronological overview of Russian and Soviet cinema, from the early silent films of the 1910s to the collapse of the USSR in 1991.
A biographical dictionary of more than 150 directors and actors, including detailed filmographies and critical essays.
A filmography of more than 100 films, with detailed plot summaries, critical essays, and cast and crew information.

The Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the history of Russian and Soviet cinema. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and film enthusiasts alike.

Critical Reception

The Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema has been praised by critics for its comprehensiveness and accuracy. In a review for the journal Slavic and East European Journal, scholar Birgit Beumers writes that the dictionary is "an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Russian and Soviet cinema." Beumers also praises the dictionary's "clear and concise" writing style.

In a review for the journal Film Quarterly, scholar David Bordwell writes that the Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema is "a major contribution to the field." Bordwell praises the dictionary's "rich and detailed" entries and its "thoughtful" essays. Bordwell also notes that the dictionary is "an essential reference work for anyone interested in the history of Russian and Soviet cinema."

Awards and Recognition

The Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema has received several awards and accolades, including:

The Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award from the American Library Association
The Reference Reviews Award from the American Library Association
The Outstanding Academic Book Award from the American Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies

The Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work that provides detailed information on more than 250 films, directors, and actors from the beginning to the end of the USSR. The dictionary is an essential resource for students, scholars, and film enthusiasts alike.

Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts)

by Maureen McCormick

4.5 out of 5