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Description for Derek Jarman
Paperback. This book gives detailed and original critical readings of all eleven of Derek Jarman's feature-length films, arguing that he occupies a major and influential place in European and world cinema rather than merely being a cult figure within a particular subculture. Series Editor(s): McFarlane, Brian; Sinyard, Neil. Series: British Film-Makers. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: APFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
This book gives detailed and original critical readings of all eleven of Derek Jarman's feature-length films, arguing that he occupies a major and influential place in European and world cinema rather than merely being a cult figure. It places particular emphasis on the importance of Renaissance art and literature for Jarman, and emphasises his interest in Jungian psychology. Wymer shows how Jarman used his films to take his audience with him on an inner journey in search of the self, whilst remaining fully aware of the dangers of such a journey. Making ... Read more
This book gives detailed and original critical readings of all eleven of Derek Jarman's feature-length films, arguing that he occupies a major and influential place in European and world cinema rather than merely being a cult figure. It places particular emphasis on the importance of Renaissance art and literature for Jarman, and emphasises his interest in Jungian psychology. Wymer shows how Jarman used his films to take his audience with him on an inner journey in search of the self, whilst remaining fully aware of the dangers of such a journey. Making ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
British Film-Makers
Condition
New
Weight
307g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719056918
SKU
V9780719056918
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About Rowland Wymer
Rowland Wymer is Head of English, Communication, Film and Drama at Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge -- .
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