Constantine Santas Knihy

Exploring the essence of epic cinema, this resource reviews significant films from both Hollywood and Europe, spanning from the silent era to contemporary works. It delves into key characteristics such as length, structure, special effects, and themes of heroism and historical significance. Each entry is organized alphabetically and includes a film synopsis, essential production details, and a critical analysis, providing a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Focusing on the study of film, this guide helps students gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their culture, and artistic expression. It emphasizes practical methodologies for analyzing film, including an exploration of genres, techniques, and cinematic language. This comprehensive tool aims to enhance students' appreciation and critical thinking regarding film as an art form.

Encourages us to wonder why critics have routinely dismissed the epic film. This work argues that blockbuster and artistic are not mutually exclusive terms and that epic film is an inherently profound genre in its ability to tap into a nation's dreams and fears.

From her early work in Swedish films to her final role in the miniseries A Woman Called Golda, this book analyzes the entirety of Bergman's on-screen career, paying special attention to those aspects that made her stand out most: her range of emotion, vulnerability, and beauty

Exploring the often-overlooked significance of epic films, Constantine Santas challenges the notion that commercial success and artistic merit cannot coexist. He asserts that epic cinema uniquely reflects a nation's aspirations and anxieties, making it a deeply impactful genre. With references to classics like Gone with the Wind and contemporary works like the Matrix trilogy, this book invites film enthusiasts to reevaluate their perceptions and appreciate the depth of storytelling in epic cinema.

David Lean's celebrated epics, including The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, and Doctor Zhivago, are revisited in this volume, highlighting their artistic significance and cultural impact. The book aims to restore these films to their former glory, exploring their themes, narratives, and the innovative filmmaking techniques that define Lean's work. Through analysis and appreciation, it reaffirms the enduring legacy of these cinematic masterpieces.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows a fictional boy aged 10-15 amidst the occupation of Greece by Italian and German forces. The story weaves together various episodes that the author has crafted over the years, aiming to transform these disparate parts into a cohesive whole. The protagonist's journey culminates in a return to Ionia, a fictional place in Western Greece, reflecting on his origins and the impact of historical events on personal identity. The tale blends historical context with imaginative storytelling.

A book filled with a pocketful of puzzles, trivia, jokes and many more all in one slim book, keeping you occupied on lon journeys, rainy days and atny other times.

In Congress, November 1, 1777: ...it is therefore recommended to the legislature of these UNITED STATES, to set apart Thursday, the eighteenth day of December next, for the solemn Thanksgiving and Praise. This is an excerpt from James Baker's story about the origins of Thanksgiving as we know it today. No other holiday captures the essence of our country: freedom of faith, politics, and ethnicity. As if the 28-page introduction isn't enough, Elizabeth Brabb transports us to the dinner table with a collection of favorite traditional recipes. If you never roasted a turkey, or if you want to know how to assemble a Thanksgiving feast for your family, then enjoy Elizabeth's collection from basic apple pie to hot apple cider to leftover turkey corn pudding. I'm hungry already!

A family's personal and emotional account of adopting a child, written from the point of view of the adoptive parent. A moving real-life story with undoubtedly solid worth for anyone considering adoption as well as those already involved in it - James' honest chart of the whole process, up to and including the first few months of new family life, is an invaluable first instalment in a series whose aim is to provide real insight into the highs and lows of adoption and fostering through the experiences of a wide variety of individuals and families.