Intercultural Screen Adaptation British and Global Case Studies

Intercultural Screen Adaptation by Michael Stewart, published by Edinburgh University Press in 2022, is a comprehensive exploration of the interactions between film and television adaptations and their cultural, social, and political contexts. This edition spans 264 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into how adaptations from Britain, Europe, South America, and Asia engage with and challenge traditional notions of nationhood within film, media, and cultural studies.

Readers will find a diverse range of case studies, including notable films such as Under the Skin (2013) and T2: Trainspotting (2017), alongside television adaptations like War and Peace (2016) and Narcos (2015-2017). The book delves into critical perspectives on adaptation processes, examining themes such as landscape, nostalgia, and translation. Through this analysis, Intercultural Screen Adaptation provides a nuanced understanding of how adaptations reflect and reshape cultural narratives across various contexts.