Cohan, Steven

Sunset Boulevard (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781839024085
author:: Cohan, Steven
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: British Film Institute/BBC
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 104
Dimensions:: 19 x 13.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0.4
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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Sunset Boulevard by Steven Cohan explores the enduring appeal of Billy Wilder's 1950 film noir. Drawing on original archival research, Cohan sheds new light on the production history and cultural significance of this iconic Hollywood movie. The study delves into the complex web of factors that contributed to the film's success, including its director, stars, supporting actors, and industry figures. Cohan examines how Sunset Boulevard was marketed, received, and has endured in contemporary audiences, speculating on the reasons behind its lasting impact. By considering the film as both a 'backstudio' picture and a work of film noir, Cohan provides a nuanced understanding of this Hollywood classic within its historical context and beyond.

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