To: Internet Listserve: Here is a CFP distribution, it is entitled "The Spanish Civil War in Film and Newsreels". This is in regards to the “War in Film, Television, and History Conference”, an interdisciplinary conference, taking place in Dallas, Texas 11-14 November 2004. -Jeb Sprague / California State University of Long Beach ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area CFP: The Spanish Civil War in Film and Newsreels War in Film TV, and History November 11-14, 2004 www.filmandhistory.org This is a call for papers regarding the Spanish Civil War in Film and Newsreels. The Spanish civil war (1936-1939) was a monumental struggle of not only arms but of political ideologies and emotions. How have films and newsreels portrayed the conflict during and since the 1930's? Did the neutral stance of Britain and the United States correlate with the newsreels being shown to their citizens? How was art and entertainment combined with political vitriol and images of human suffering and heroism? Possible ideas for papers/discussion include but are not limited to: Analysis of Spanish Republican, Spanish Nationalist, Russian, French, American, German, Italian, and British Newsreels and Propaganda films; the portrayal of political factions, the Spanish home front, the bombing of Guernica/ the portrayal of aerial bombing, foreign participation, Women participants, public opinion, and the cinematic images of human misery and the denunciation of war. Discussion can also cover popular films made during the war (Spanish Earth, L'espoir, The Will of The People, Fury Over Spain), films made after the war (For Whom the Bell Tolls, Land and Freedom, Libertarias) and documentaries such as The Good Fight and The Spanish Civil War. Also of great interest are documentaries/films out of Spain which have had little exposure outside of Spain such as TV3 Catalunya's: The Gold of Moscow, Operation Nikolai, and Trial 477. It is hoped that this discussion will add to a greater understanding of how the conflict was portrayed during and after the war, in turn shaping and polarizing public opinion worldwide. The “Spanish Civil War in Film and Newsreels” discussion will be just one area of discussion at the “War in Film, Television, and History Conference”, an interdisciplinary conference, taking place in Dallas, Texas 11-14 November 2004. Adrian Cronauer, whose life was the basis for the Robin Williams film Good Morning Vietnam, will be a featured luncheon speaker. For additional information pertaining to registration, location, and additional topics/areas at the Conference visit www.filmandhistory.org. Deadline for proposal is July 30, 2004. Please provide an abstract of no more than 250 words with brief bibliographical and biographical information. Send this information and any questions to the area chair: Jeb Sprague California State University of Long Beach History Department 11 S. Termino Apt.214 Long Beach, California 90803 Email: [log in to unmask] Phone: 562-714-2976 _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama: http://www.tcf.ua.edu