Keith Beattie(Editor), Trent Griffiths (Editor)
D. A. Pennebaker: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers (Hardcover))
- ISBN 13:
- 9781628462029
- author:
- Keith Beattie(Editor), Trent Griffiths (Editor)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University Press of Mississippi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 250
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Production & Technology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
D.A. Pennebaker Interviews offers a unique insight into the life and work of a pioneering documentary filmmaker. Spanning over five decades, this collection of interviews reveals the evolution of observational cinema through the eyes of its mastermind. From his early collaborations with Robert Drew to his groundbreaking feature-length portraits, such as "Dont Look Back" and "Monterey Pop", Pennebaker's filmmaking methods have been shaped by collaboration. His work with Richard Leacock, Chris Hegedus, Jean-Luc Godard, and Norman Mailer has enriched his approach, resulting in innovative combinations of observational techniques and fictional aesthetics. This collection provides a fascinating glimpse into the career of D.A. Pennebaker, a filmmaker who has left an indelible mark on the world of documentary cinema.