Schickel, Richard
Double Indemnity (BFI Film Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780851702988
- author:
- Schickel, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BFI Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 72
- Genre:
- Film theory & criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Double Indemnity (BFI Film Classics) by Richard Schickel This book provides an in-depth analysis of Double Indemnity, a landmark film noir that has had a lasting impact on the genre. First published in 1992, it is a valuable contribution to our understanding of this influential movie. Schickel's study explores the key elements that make Double Indemnity a defining feature of film noir, and its significance extends beyond the screen to the broader cultural context of the time. With its concise and accessible style, this book offers a compelling exploration of a cinematic classic.
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