Anne Gillain
Francois Truffaut
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253008398
- author:
- Anne Gillain
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 374
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Performing Arts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
François Truffaut: The Lost Secret by Anne Gillain explores the director's unique approach to cinematic art. Truffaut's films are characterized by their ability to evoke strong emotions and reveal repressed fantasies through cinematic representation. This book, available in English for the first time, offers a nuanced interpretation of his work. Gillain examines Truffaut's creative impulse as rooted in his personal experiences, including a traumatic childhood that shaped his filmmaking style. Through detailed readings of each film, she demonstrates how these early influences continue to inform every aspect of his cinematic technique and mise en scène.
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