Fifty Contemporary Film Directors (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Fifty Contemporary Film Directors examines the work of some of today's most popular and influential cinematic figures. It provides an accessible overview of each director's contribution to cinema, incorporating a discussion of their career, major works and impact. Revised throughout and with twelve new entries, this second edition is an up-to-date introduction to some of the most prominent film makers of the present day. The directors, from differing backgrounds and working across a range of genres, include: Martin Scorsese; Steven Spielberg; Sofia Coppola; Julie Dash; Shane Meadow; Michael Moore; Peter Jackson; Guillermo Del Toro; Tim Burton; Jackie Chan; Ang Lee; and, Pedro Almodovar. With further reading and a filmography accompanying each entry, this comprehensive guide is indispensable to all those studying contemporary film and will appeal to anyone interested in the key individuals behind modern cinema's greatest achievements.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Key Guides
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	2002
Editors:	Yvonne Tasker
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	496
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-49766-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Individual film directors, film-makers Promotions
LSN:	0-415-49766-3
Barcode:	9780415497664

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