Take Ten: Contemporary British Film Directors

by David Price (Author), David Price (Author), Jonathan Hacker (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1991

  $8.38

  By examining ten contemporary directors the author of this book aims to show that there are a great diversity of British film makers. Their films cover the spectrum from the art house to Hollywood . The introduction sets out the constraints which they all face. Each chapter on the directors explores the individual paths they have chosen. It comprises an essay, interview and extensive reference sections. The essay examines their aims and preoccupations, and views their work in this light. The interviews pursue these themes while revealing the personalities of the directors. The work is intended for anyone interested in contemporary British cinema.

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  Paperback
  1991

  $3.28

  The 10 British film directors included in this collection of interviews and essays demonstrate the diversity of the British industry. Complete with filmographies, bibliographies, stills and production shots, this study considers the realism of Ken Loach and Stephen Frears, the satire of Bill Forsyth and Lindsay Anderson, the mainstream success of Richard Attenborough, Alan Parker and John Schlesinger, and the art house appeal of Peter Greenaway, Nicolas Roeg and Derek Jarman. Examining their influences, styles and working methods, this insider view of the British film industry also reveals opinions of its future.