This is the first major book-length study of the work of
Australian film-maker Baz Luhrmann, one of the most exciting and
controversial personalities working in World Cinema today.
Luhrmann's reputation as an innovator rests on the evidence of the
three films known as the Red Curtain Trilogy: "Strictly Ballroom"
(1992), "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" (1996) and "Moulin
Rouge " (2001), which together demonstrate the development of a
highly distinctive style and brand.
Pam Cook, who was given unprecedented access to the Luhrmann
private archives, explores the genesis of the Red Curtain
aesthetic, from Luhrmann's early experience in theatre and opera to
his collaborative working methods and unique production set-up.
Drawing on in-depth interviews with Luhrmann and his chief
collaborator, designer Catherine Martin, she traces the roots of
their work in an increasingly globalised Australian film culture,
investigating the relationship of their company Bazmark to the
Hollywood studio Twentieth Century-Fox, and the influences on their
style and production methods. At the book's heart are substantial
analyses of the spectacular Red Curtain films and the historical
epic "Australia" (2008). This lively and original study of one of
contemporary cinema's most fascinating figures will appeal to film
scholars, cultural historians and Luhrmann enthusiasts alike.
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