Dyer, Richard

Seven (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781839027437
author:: Dyer, Richard
format:: Paperback
publisher:: British Film Institute
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 112
Dimensions:: 19.1 x 13.8 x 0.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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David Fincher's Seven explores the darker aspects of human nature through its harrowing portrayal of a world consumed by evil. This study delves into the film's use of cinematography, sound, and plot to create a haunting account of moral decay. Richard Dyer examines how Seven both embodies and subverts the serial killer genre, which has become a staple of contemporary cinema. The new edition includes an updated afterword by the author, reflecting on the film's enduring influence on filmmaking aesthetics. By analyzing the film through various lenses, including sin, story, structure, seriality, sound, sight, and salvation, Dyer sheds light on Seven's complex themes and lasting impact on popular culture.

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