Ames, Eric
Ferocious Reality
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816677641
- author:
- Ames, Eric
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Werner Herzog's distinctive approach to documentary filmmaking has long fascinated audiences and scholars alike. In "Ferocious Reality", Eric Ames explores how Herzog's conviction that there is a deeper, poetic truth in cinema informs his work. Through close analysis of over 25 films spanning Herzog's career, Ames reveals the ways in which Herzog creatively intervenes in documentary filmmaking to achieve a unique style. Herzog's films often blur the lines between documentary and fiction, inviting viewers to consider the role of performance and fabrication in the documentary genre. This book offers a valuable new perspective on Herzog's oeuvre, shedding light on his innovative approach to documentary filmmaking. By examining notable films such as "Lessons of Darkness" and "Grizzly Man", Ames makes a compelling case for reevaluating the boundaries of documentary cinema. This book is an essential resource for scholars and film enthusiasts interested in understanding Werner Herzog's unique contribution to documentary filmmaking.
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