The Child in British Cinema

The book explores how British cinema over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries has shaped perceptions of childhood, reflecting broader societal issues such as national culture, race, class, and gender. Through case studies spanning early cinema to contemporary films, it analyzes the portrayal of children, particularly focusing on the differences in representation between boys and girls, as well as the experiences of migrant and refugee children. The study culminates in an examination of British blockbuster cinema, highlighting the child as a versatile symbol across various genres and discourses.