Roman Polanski is a great maverick figure of world cinema who has lived a controversial and tragic life. Yet his notoriety has eclipsed the true importance of his long career, starting with his short films in the 1950s and continuing through to the recent "Oliver Twist" (2005). This collection highlights the bold and dazzling diversity of his work as well as recurrent themes and obsessions. Films discussed include "Knife in the Water" (1962), "Repulsion" (1965), "Rosemary's Baby" (1968), "Chinatown" (1974), "Death and the Maiden" (1994), and "The Pianist" (2002).
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Roman Polanski is a great maverick figure of world cinema who has lived a controversial and tragic life. Yet his notoriety has eclipsed the true importance of his long career, starting with his short films in the 1950s and continuing through to the recent "Oliver Twist" (2005). This collection highlights the bold and dazzling diversity of his work as well as recurrent themes and obsessions. Films discussed include "Knife in the Water" (1962), "Repulsion" (1965), "Rosemary's Baby" (1968), "Chinatown" (1974), "Death and the Maiden" (1994), and "The Pianist" (2002).
Imprint | Wallflower Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | September 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | September 2006 |
Authors | John Orr |
Dimensions | 239 x 161 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 224 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-904764-76-2 |
Barcode | 9781904764762 |
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LSN | 1-904764-76-2 |