Paul McAuley
Brazil (BFI Film Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844577941
- author:
- Paul McAuley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BFI Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 13.4 x 0.6 x 19.1 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Brazil by Paul McAuley A satirical vision of a retro-futuristic bureaucracy has had a lasting impact on genre cinema. This film's complex history and relationship with other dystopias are explored in depth, revealing its enduring relevance. Paul McAuley examines the unchecked power of the state and why this satire remains more pertinent than ever. A thought-provoking analysis that sheds new light on a cinematic classic. With 96 pages, this paperback edition is an essential read for anyone interested in film history and theory.
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