The best years of our lives
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Publication
2011 - British Film Institute, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
27,500 words, Guess
Page Count
110 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL24823540M
- ISBN-139781844573264
- OCLC Control Number679929570
- OCLC Control Numberbestyearsofourli0000kozl
- Library of Congress Control Number2011008065
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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