{"title":"Susan Barber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSusan Barber\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the vibrant intersections of arts and culture with a thoughtful and engaging approach. Her works delve into the evolution of artistic movements, shining a light on significant moments such as the renaissance of Australian film. Readers can expect insightful analyses that uncover the cultural contexts behind creative expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Barber’s books offer more than mere history—they invite readers to appreciate the richness of cultural revivals and the forces that shape artistic landscapes. Ideal for those interested in understanding the dynamic world of arts beyond the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-australian-film-revival-by-susan-barber-9781501389993","title":"The Australian Film Revival","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Australian Film Revival: 70s, 80s, and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e explores the matrix of forces – artistic, cultural, economic, political, governmental, and ideological – that gave rise to, shaped, and sustained this remarkable film movement. This engaging new study brings fresh perspectives, insights, and innovative approaches to a variety of films from a diversity of filmmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAreas of focus include the complex and contentious subjects of masculinity, femininity and feminism, the maternal, as well as the Indigenous road film and the protean Australian gothic. During the formative years of the revival, Australian films seemed to emerge from out of the blue in terms of global film history, with many features including \u003ci\u003ePicnic at Hanging Rock\u003c\/i\u003e (1975), \u003ci\u003eCaddie\u003c\/i\u003e (1976), \u003ci\u003eThe Last Wave\u003c\/i\u003e (1977), \u003ci\u003eThe Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e (1978), and \u003ci\u003eMy Brilliant Career\u003c\/i\u003e (1979) receiving international distribution and enthusiastic critical acclaim with strong box office results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time the film revival was in full swing, not only did Australian audiences flock to theatres to see “homegrown” films, but the quantity of Australian films on overseas screens was so high that ardent critics declared this outpouring an Australian “New Wave.” The eyes of the world had turned to a compelling and largely unknown culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464301723884,"sku":"9781501389993","price":65.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501389993-the-australian-film-revival.jpg?v=1775045453"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susan-barber.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}