Billy Wilder's work remains a masterful combination of incisive social commentary, skilled writing and directing, and unashamed entertainment value. One of Hollywood's foremost emigre filmmakers, Wilder holds a key position in film history via films that represent a complex reflection of his European roots and American cultural influences. This wide-ranging collection of essays by an international group of scholars examines the significance of Wilder's filmmaking from a variety of original perspectives. Engaging with issues of genre, industry, representation and national culture, the volume provides fresh insights into Wilder's films and opens up his work to further exploration.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Co Inc
ISBN-13
9780786442119
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106451332
Product Key Features
Book Title
Billy Wilder, Movie-Maker: Critical Essays on the Films
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Author
Karen Mcnally
Number of Pages
254 Pages
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Karen Mcnally
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