Jackson, Kevin

Withnail and I (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781839025457
author:: Jackson, Kevin
format:: Paperback
publisher:: BFI Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 112
Dimensions:: 19.1 x 15 x 1 centimetres (0.18
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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Withnail and I is a film study that delves into the origins and production history of Bruce Robinson's 1987 comedy classic. Written by Kevin Jackson, this in-depth analysis explores the mood and magic of the film, its aesthetics and sensibility.

The book offers a full account of the film's creation, from its financing by George Harrison's HandMade Films to its initial failure to find an audience. However, it also seeks to show that there is more to Withnail and I than just drunkenness and swearing, revealing the film's comic brilliance and enduring appeal.

With a foreword by writer Bharat Tandon, this edition provides a unique insight into the film's peculiar genius and its place in British cinema. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in film history and comedy.

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