Although stardom and celebrity have sometimes been seen as antithetical to traditional British notions of restraint and modesty, female stars have nenetheless a

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This text explores some of the key debates about British cinema and film theory, and examines the curious mix of rebellion and conformity which marked British c

In the 21st century, films about the lives and experiences of girls and young women have become increasingly visible. Yet, British cinema's engagement with cont