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that Jamal’s ‘human mobility’ is circumscribed at the same time that the ‘cinematic mobility’ of In This World itself is considerable. But if the film cannot in the end undo all of the privilege accorded by its production origins in the affluent West, it is nevertheless politically valuable for laying bare the ravages of contemporary corporatist transnationalism. Winterbottom has advanced this critical project in several later films, including The Road to Guantánamo (2006), co-directed by Mat Whitecross, and A Mighty Heart (2007). Selected reading
Featuring more than 6,500 articles, including over 350 new entries, this fifth edition of The Encyclopedia of British Film is an invaluable reference guide to the British film industry. It is the most authoritative volume yet, stretching from the inception of the industry to the present day, with detailed listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema.
Brian McFarlane's meticulously researched guide is the definitive companion for anyone interested in the world of film. Previous editions have sold many thousands of copies, and this fifth instalment will be an essential work of reference for universities, libraries and enthusiasts of British cinema.