William Baer
Elia Kazan: Interviews
- ISBN 13:
- 9781578062249
- author:
- William Baer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Press of Mississippi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 277
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Elia Kazan Interviews presents a unique opportunity to explore the life and career of one of America's most influential filmmakers. Spanning nearly forty years, these interviews reveal a thoughtful and candid individual who shares his insights on social themes, collaborations with writers, and his distinctive film style. Born in Istanbul in 1909, Elia Kazan emigrated to the United States at a young age and went on to revolutionize American theater and cinema. His films, including A Streetcar Named Desire, Gentleman's Agreement, and On the Waterfront, are widely regarded as some of the most acclaimed in Hollywood history. In these interviews, Kazan is passionate and opinionated, offering a glimpse into his remarkable career and the events that shaped it. With candor and wit, he discusses his experiences, from his early days as a director to his later years as a prominent figure in American cinema.