Author

Publication

2011 - British Film Institute, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

27,500 words, Guess

Page Count

110 pages

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Classifications

  • DDC791.43/72
  • LCCPN1997.B2765 K69 2011

Description

"Due to its popularity and the controversy it engendered, The Best Years of Our Lives stands as one of the most important cultural documents of the post-WWII era. Moreover, with its emphasis on soldiers returning from war with post-traumatic stress syndrome, facing an uncertain economic climate, and strained domestic lives, the film speaks with emotional power directly to contemporary issues, including the devastating injuries and insecurites faced by soldiers returning home from combat in Afghanistan and Iraq today. Among the topics discussed are American neorealism, aesthetics, war and homecoming, and more"--

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  • The best years of our livesBritish Film Institute2011-01-01

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