Billy Wilder’s work remains a masterful combination of incisive social commentary, skilled writing and directing, and unashamed entertainment value. One of Hollywood’s foremost emigre filmmakers, Wilder holds a key position in film history via films that represent a complex reflection of his European roots and American cultural influences. This wide-ranging collection of essays by an international group of scholars examines the significance of Wilder’s filmmaking from a variety of original perspectives. Engaging with issues of genre, industry, representation and national culture, the volume provides fresh insights into Wilder’s films and opens up his work to further exploration.
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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 254 ● ISBN 9780786485208 ● Editor McNally Karen McNally ● Publisher McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers ● Published 2014 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5839703 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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