Lumet, Sidney

Making Movies

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ISBN 13:
9780679756606
author:
Lumet, Sidney
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Random House USA Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
1996
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
13 x 1.5 x 20.3 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£13.78

Description

Sidney Lumet shares his expertise and experience in this insightful guide to making movies. Drawing from forty years of work on films such as Long Day's Journey into Night, Network, and The Verdict, Lumet offers practical advice on the art, craft, and business of filmmaking. From script selection to staging complex scenes, Lumet reveals the painstaking labor and inspired decision-making that can result in two hours of screen magic. With candor and clarity, he shares his own approach to directing, as well as lessons learned from working with stars such as Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in film production, offering a unique blend of professional memoir and practical guidance.

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