| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of the Bible and its reception |
| Subtitle of host publication | Kalam – Lectio Divina |
| Editors | Christine Helmer, Steven L. McKenzie, Thomas Römer, Jens Schröter, Barry Dov Walfish, Eric Ziolkowski |
| Place of Publication | Berlin |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter |
| Pages | 91-93 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-11-031332-1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Abstract
Born Elia Kazanjioglou in Turkey of Greek parents, he became Elia “Gadge” Kazan (1909–2003), a preeminent, Oscar-winning, Greek-American director, producer, writer and actor who (alongside Lee Strasberg) introduced Method Acting to the American stage and screen. Brought up as a Greek Orthodox, educated Catholic, but with no religious affiliation during his adulthood, his 20+ filmic oeuvre frequently featured issue-driven, personal, or social themes with various religious resonances. For example, Gentleman’s Agreement (1947) concerned American anti-Semitism, Pinky (1949) dealt with racial prejudice against black people, Panic in the Streets (1950) was about a pneumonia epidemic, while A Street Car Named Desire (1951) and Baby Doll (1956) discussed the topic sexual frustration.
Keywords
- Religion and film
- Elia Kazan
- Actors Studio