NowellSmith, Geoffrey
L'avventura (BFI Film Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780851705347
- author:
- NowellSmith, Geoffrey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BFI Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 96
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The 1960s film L'avventura is a landmark of cinematic innovation, and this study provides a detailed account of its creation and significance. To fully appreciate its greatness, it's essential to understand the revolutionary impact it had on cinema.
Geoffrey Nowell-Smith's analysis argues that L'avventura represents a turning point in film history, one that challenged traditional narrative structures and paved the way for new forms of storytelling. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of cinema.
With its concise and insightful pages, this study offers a compelling exploration of L'avventura's enduring influence on the medium.
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