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Surcos: Kitsch and Neorealism in Film by Ana M. Fernandez-Cebrian is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This chapter analyzes the 1951 Spanish film Surcos, arguing that despite appearances of neorealism and film noir styles, it is actually a work of fascist kitsch propaganda. While seemingly representing the harsh realities of working-class life, it promotes a reactionary message about the moral collapse brought by modern urban life. Through stylistic comparisons, the chapter shows how the film appropriates prestigious cinematic styles like neorealism and noir to covertly advance its pro-Franco ideology, maki
- Author
- Ana M. Fernandez-Cebrian
- Language
- EN