Schrader, Paul
Transcendental Style in Film
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520296817
- author:
- Schrader, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Paul Schrader's seminal work on slow cinema revisits and updates his theory on austere filmmaking styles. This analysis explores the dramatic language used by three great directors: Yasujiro Ozu, Robert Bresson, and Carl Dreyer.
The book examines how these artists from different cultures employ minimalist camerawork, acting devoid of self-consciousness, and editing that avoids editorial comment to convey a spiritual state. Schrader extends his theory to include the works of Andrei Tarkovsky, Béla Tarr, Theo Angelopoulos, and Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
With evocative prose and nimble associations, Schrader encourages readers and viewers to explore the world of art film. This key work is widely cited in film and art classes, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles behind slow cinema.
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