Keesey, Douglas

Brian de Palma's Split-Screen: A Life in Film

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ISBN 13:
9781496809728
author:
Keesey, Douglas
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University Press of Mississippi
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
364
Dimensions:
23.39 x 15.6 x 2.11 centimetres
Genre:
Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£24.83

Description

Brian De Palma's Split-screen A Life in Film by Douglas Keesey explores the life and work of acclaimed director Brian De Palma. Through a biographical approach, Keesey examines how De Palma reworks events from his own life into his films, shedding light on the themes and motifs that have become synonymous with his oeuvre. From The Untouchables to Carrie, Mission: Impossible to Scarface, De Palma's films have captivated audiences for decades. But what drives this maverick director's creative vision? What makes his movies often feature megalomaniacs and failed heroes? Keesey's accessible analysis provides a nuanced understanding of De Palma's cinema, including a chapter on every one of his films to date. This book offers a unique insight into the life and work of Brian De Palma, making it an essential read for anyone interested in film studies or the art of direction.

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