Cinema between Latin America and Los Angeles: Origins to 1960

Los Angeles and its exhibition market have been crucial to the international success of Latin American cinema, becoming the most important hub for the distribution of Spanish-language films made for Latin American audiences. Cinema between Latin America and Los Angeles examines the role of Los Angeles in the history of Spanish-language cinema and its implications for the study and analysis of Latin American cinema before 1960.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2019
Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Historically, Los Angeles and its exhibition market have played a pivotal role in the international success of Latin American cinema. Not only was Los Angeles a crucial venue for showcasing these films, but it also emerged as the most significant hub in the Western Hemisphere for distributing Spanish-language films tailored for Latin American audiences.

Cinema between Latin America and Los Angeles delves into this foundational understanding to explore the profound and enduring impact that Los Angeles has had on the history of Spanish-language cinema. It also examines the implications of this transnational dynamic for the study and analysis of Latin American cinema before 1960.

The volume editors aim to bridge the gaps between Hollywood, Latin America, American imperialism, and Latin American nationalism to provide a more nuanced perspective on transnational cultural relations in the Western Hemisphere. By examining the intricate connections and complexities between these regions, the editors hope to shed light on the rich and diverse tapestry of cinematic expressions that emerged from the intersection of Latin American and Hollywood cultures.

This comprehensive volume brings together a diverse range of scholars and experts from various fields, including film studies, history, cultural studies, and literature. Their contributions offer a multi-faceted examination of the historical, cultural, and political factors that shaped the relationship between Latin America and Los Angeles, and their insights provide valuable perspectives on the evolution of Latin American cinema and its global impact.

In conclusion, Cinema between Latin America and Los Angeles is a groundbreaking work that contributes significantly to our understanding of the complex and multifaceted relationship between Latin American cinema and the city of Los Angeles. By exploring the historical, cultural, and political dimensions of this relationship, the volume editors offer a rich and nuanced perspective on the transnational cultural flows that have shaped the development of Latin American cinema and its global reach. This book is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the study of film and cultural studies.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978801240