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Yves Montand in the USSR: Cultural Diplomacy and Mixed Messages
Yves Montand in the USSR: Cultural Diplomacy and Mixed Messages
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This book explores Yves Montand's controversial tour of the Soviet Union in 1956/57, examining the mixed messages of cultural diplomacy in the Cold War era and his career as a singer-actor and peace activist. It analyzes his reception in the USSR and the documentary Yves Montand Sings (1957), based on unique archival material and oral history interviews.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This comprehensive volume offers the first in-depth exploration of Yves Montand's highly contentious tour of the Soviet Union during the pivotal year of 1956/57. It delves into the intricate and multifaceted messages conveyed through this internationally visible act of cultural diplomacy, situated amidst the turbulent Cold War era. Furthermore, the book provides a detailed account of the celebrated French singer-actor's controversial career, encompassing his unwavering dedication to music and peace activism, as well as his immense popularity in the Soviet Union. The book meticulously outlines the political backdrop for the events of 1956, encompassing the shifting Soviet atmosphere following Stalin's demise, the ascendancy of Montand's transnational stardom in the 1940s and 1950s, and the controversies sparked by his decision to visit Moscow following the Hungarian Uprising.
Special emphasis is placed on examining Montand's reception in the Soviet Union and his captivating concert performances, drawing upon unique archival materials and insightful oral history interviews. Additionally, the book analyzes the documentary Yves Montand Sings (1957), released shortly after his visit, shedding light on the prevailing cultural and political climate of the time.
Through its comprehensive and insightful narrative, this volume offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of Yves Montand's remarkable life and career, as well as the complex dynamics of cultural exchange and diplomacy during the Cold War era.
Weight: 334g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030690502
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021
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