Jean Cocteau

Informationen zum Autor James S. Williams is Professor of Modern French Literature and Film at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Klappentext A comprehensive, original and accessible account of all aspects of Jean Cocteau's work in the cinema. The first major study in English for over forty years. Casts new light on Cocteau's most celebrated films as well as the lesser known ones. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of platesSeries editors' forewordAcknowledgements1. His name was Jean 2. All is possible: 'Le Sang d'un poète'3. The tricks of the reel:I. 'L'Eternel retour'/'La Belle et la bête' II. 'L'Aigle à deux têtes'/'Les Parents terribles'III. 'La Villa Santo-Sospir'/'Le Testament d'Orphée'4. In the zone:' Orphée' 5. Cocteau, Jean Marais and collaboration6. For our eyes only: body and sexuality in reverse motion 7. En routeFilmographySelect bibliographyIndex

Product details

• Authors: James S Williams, James S. Williams
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2009
• EAN: 9780719058844
• ISBN: 978-0-7190-5884-4
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 199 mm x 13 mm
• Series: French Film Directors (Paperba; French Film Directors
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre