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Issn Ser.: María Félix : A Mexican Film Star and Her Legacy by Niamh Thornton (2023, Hardcover)

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This book first examines Félix's life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman's place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image.

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PublisherBoydell & Brewer, The Limited

ISBN-101855663724

ISBN-139781855663725

eBay Product ID (ePID)2331673030

Product Key Features

Number of Pages294 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMaría Félix : a Mexican Film Star and Her Legacy

Publication Year2023

SubjectWomen's Studies, Film & Video

TypeTextbook

AuthorNiamh Thornton

Subject AreaArt, Social Science

SeriesIssn Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2024-401425

ReviewsThornton's monograph is engagingly written. This is an excellent and compelling monograph. Once I started reading, I could not put it down, a rare case for an academic work., Thornton's depth of knowledge surrounding the star is palpable and, unsurprisingly, the result of over a decade of research. Thornton masterfully rides the line of aiming for a general, yet academic, readership by never taking Mexican film and cultural knowledge for granted, and still satisfying the niche Mexicanist reader who already knows F lix., Thornton's depth of knowledge surrounding the star is palpable and, unsurprisingly, the result of over a decade of research. Thornton masterfully rides the line of aiming for a general, yet academic, readership by never taking Mexican film and cultural knowledge for granted, and still satisfying the niche Mexicanist reader who already knows Félix.

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number4

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal791.43028092

Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction: María Félix: The Legacies of a Mexican Film Star 1. Screen Icon, Stardom, and the Invention of La Doña 2. Movement, Performance, and Gesture: The Arch of the Brow and The Slap 3. The Star as Archetype: Extending the Range of the Mujer sin Alma 4. María Félix as Iconic Inspiration, Benefactor, Co-Creator, and Agent 5. Transformation, Remediation, and Fandom: From Print to Digital Conclusion: Félix's Work, Afterlife, and Legacy Filmography Bibliography Index

SynopsisMaría Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agustín Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse. Did Félix really bring baby crocodiles to the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first examines Félix's life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman's place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary audiences., María Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agustín Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse. María Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agustín Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse. Did Félix really bring baby crocodiles to the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first examines Félix's life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman's place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary audiences., María Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art, and jewellery design.

LC Classification NumberPN2318