Classical Heroes in the 21st Century New Perspectives on Contemporary Cinematic Narratives of Antiquity

• Other Authors: Lindner, Martin (Editor), Steffensen, Nils (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Published: Baden-Baden Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG 2023
• Series: Helden - Heroisierungen - Heroismen 20
• Subjects: HBLA; cinema analysis; de-heroizations; difficulties of legitimation; influence of ancient heroes; intermedial references; negation of the heroic
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The study of ancient heroes in film provides an eminent contribution to our understanding of the present by identifying the upheavals, conflicts, crises and resolution strategies that manifest themselves in heroic figures. This volume approaches heroizations by examining political leadership in hero...