“A Hero Will Endure”: Essays at the Twentieth Anniversary of 'Gladiator'

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“A Hero Will Endure”: Essays at the Twentieth Anniversary of 'Gladiator' is written by Rachel L. Carazo and published by Vernon Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1648896596 (ISBN 10) and 9781648896590 (ISBN 13).

This volume adds to previous historical and political studies about 'Gladiator' with essays about the movie’s relation to pop culture and contemporary discourses. It not only relates 'Gladiator' to traditional cinema aspects such as heroism, music, acting, studio culture, and visual effects, but it also connects the film to sports, religion, and the environment, expanding the ways in which the film can be evaluated by modern audiences. The volume can be read by individuals or in classroom settings, especially as a recommended text for students studying the ancient world in film.