Iluminace 2015, 27(4):75-97

Harry Potter and the Twelve-Year Boyhood

Kristin Thompson

Based on an analysis of the film Boyhood and the Harry Potter series, in her study the author answers the questions of under what conditions can the natural aging of actors be considered a formal device, to what extent can it be used artistically, and how can its present use be better understood.

Keywords: Boyhood 2014, Harry Potter, film acting, actors and their appearance, artistic means of film, film series, child actors, Harry Potter in film, casting

Published: December 1, 2015  Show citation

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Thompson, K. (2015). Harry Potter and the Twelve-Year Boyhood. Iluminace27(4), 75-97
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