Bouzereau, Laurent
The De Palma Decade: Redefining Cinema With Doubles, Voyeurs, and Psychic Teens
- ISBN 13:
- 9780762485574
- author:
- Bouzereau, Laurent
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Running Press Adult
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 14.7 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Brian De Palma's De Palma Decade: Redefining Cinema with Doubles, Voyeurs, and Psychic Teens Laurent Bouzereau explores the seven films that defined the De Palma decade, from Sisters to Blow Out, in a comprehensive analysis of the director's unique cinematic language. This book delves into the production histories, interviews with De Palma and his collaborators, and film analysis to present a definitive record of this pivotal period in cinematic creativity. De Palma's films, often misunderstood or unfairly dismissed, have become synonymous with his name. Bouzereau sheds light on the director's signature themes and techniques, which continue to influence filmmaking to this day. With a wealth of information and insight, this book is a must-have for film enthusiasts and scholars alike. Through its pages, Bouzereau presents a nuanced and detailed exploration of De Palma's oeuvre, one that will appeal to anyone interested in the art of filmmaking and the enduring legacy of this influential director.