Chapman, Patrick

David Cronenberg: Every Movie, Every Star (On Screen)

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ISBN 13:: 9781789520712
author:: Chapman, Patrick
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Sonicbond Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 21 x 14.8 centimetres (0.24 kg)
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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David Cronenberg's films are a testament to his fearless and imaginative approach to cinema. Over five decades, he has explored themes that are both provocative and thought-provoking, including our complex relationships with sex, death, and technology. This book presents a comprehensive survey of Cronenberg's career, covering his early experimental shorts, body-horror films, commercial successes, and literary adaptations. It also delves into his work as an actor, key collaborations, television, and advertising projects, shedding light on the recurring themes that have defined his oeuvre: psychological transformation, disease as a catalyst for change, violence, alternative sexualities, and the viral nature of desire. In today's world of pandemic fear and mutable identities, Cronenberg's films are more relevant than ever. This book offers a fresh perspective on a filmmaker who has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged audiences.

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