Ezra Shoe Reels

Examining the special relationship between footwear and film, Shoe Reels is an illuminating exploration of images of shoes in cinema. The book considers the narrative and aesthetic functions of shoes, asking why they are so memorable, and what their wider cultural resonance might be. Written by experts from a range of disciplines, including film and television studies, philosophy, history and fashion, this ambitious collection covers cinema from its origins to the present day, and spans a global range of films from the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia. Elizabeth Ezra is Professor of Cinema and Culture at the University of Stirling Catherine Wheatley is Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at King's College London