Moștenirea scindată a lui D. W. Griffith.
The Divided Legacy of D. W. Griffith.
Author(s): Andrei ZamfirescuSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Comparative Study of Literature, Film / Cinema / Cinematography, American Literature
Published by: Vatra Literară
Keywords: D. W. Griffith; The Birth of a Nation; racial dynamics; Ku Klux Klan; American cinema; historical distortion; nationalist myths; ideological critique;
Summary/Abstract: This article by Andrei-Călin Zamfirescu critically examines the controversial legacy of D. W. Griffith's 1915 film "The Birth of a Nation." The film, celebrated for its technical innovations but condemned for its racist portrayal of African Americans and glorification of the Ku Klux Klan, has sparked debates since its release. Zamfirescu explores the ideological underpinnings and historical distortions within the film, tracing its impact on American cultural and racial dynamics. He discusses the film's use of 19th-century nationalist myths, its role in the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan, and its enduring influence on American cinema and societal attitudes towards race.
Journal: Revista Vatra
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 1-2
- Page Range: 131-134
- Page Count: 4
- Language: Romanian
