McBride, Joseph
Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge (Film and Culture Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231216616
- author:
- McBride, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 680
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.8 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Billy Wilder: A Complex Vision Billy Wilder, the director and co-writer of some of the world's most iconic films, remains a subject of fascination. Despite his influence on American cinema, Wilder's own background and experiences shaped his worldview in profound ways. Born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Wilder's life was marked by exile and displacement, including his work as a journalist in Berlin during Hitler's rise to power. This critical study offers new insights into Wilder's work, exploring his early days as a reporter and screenwriter in Europe, as well as his distinguished and forgotten films in Hollywood. Wilder's films are often seen as satirical, but this book reveals a more nuanced side to his work. Behind the wisecracking exterior, Wilder was a disappointed romantic, driven by a deep compassion for the human condition. Through in-depth analysis of his films, including Double Indemnity, Sunset Blvd., Some Like It Hot, and The Apartment, this book sheds new light on Wilder's rich and complex vision. Drawing on interviews with Wilder and his collaborators, this study provides a fresh perspective on the director's life and work. By exploring the full range of Wilder's career, from screenwriter to director of comedy and drama, this book offers a nuanced understanding of his enduring legacy.
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