02436nam 2200541 450 991046348440332120200520144314.00-8108-8248-5(CKB)2670000000545532(EBL)1657091(SSID)ssj0001132094(PQKBManifestationID)12481868(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001132094(PQKBWorkID)11165433(PQKB)10817007(MiAaPQ)EBC1657091(Au-PeEL)EBL1657091(CaPaEBR)ebr10852010(CaONFJC)MIL584617(OCoLC)877868316(EXLCZ)99267000000054553220140329h20142014 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe encyclopedia of epic films /Constantine Santas [and three others]Lanham, Maryland ;Plymouth, England :Rowman & Littlefield,2014.©20141 online resource (713 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8108-8247-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; APPENDIX A: SUPERHERO AND FRANCHISE EPICS; APPENDIX B: FOREIGN-LANGUAGE EPICS; APPENDIX C: EPICS MADE FOR TELEVISION; APPENDIX D: WHO'S WHO AMONG DIRECTORS AND THEIR WORK; SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; ABOUT THE AUTHORSThis resource contains reviews of every major production considered to be an epic film. Entries consider the characteristics of what makes an epic, including length, structure, spectacular special effects, and themes involving heroic figures and storylines relating episodes essential to the history of a race or nation. Major Hollywood and European productions from the silent era to the present day are covered. Arranged alphabetically by title, each main entry contains a synopsis of the film, principal production information, and a critical analysis. Epic filmsEncyclopediasElectronic books.Epic films791.43/65803Santas ConstantineMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910463484403321The encyclopedia of epic films1939339UNINA