02448nam 2200541 450 991082449260332120200520144314.00-8108-8248-5(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 filmsEncyclopediasEpic films791.43/65803Santas Constantine1642454Santas ConstantineMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910824492603321The encyclopedia of epic films4045504UNINA