Close Up And Personal

Close Up And Personal

by Catherine Deneuve (Author)

Synopsis

Deneuve's startling portrayal of an icy, sexually adventurous housewife in Belle de Jour helped to establish her as one of the most remarkable and compelling actresses of her generation. Forty years on and Deneuve is still widely regarded as one of the greatest and most international grandes dames of French cinema. Despite her international appeal, however, Deneuve has always chosen to avoid the ferocious glare of Hollywood and seldom allows the public into her private life. In CLOSE UP AND PERSONAL, Deneuve gives her fans an exclusive look behind the scenes of her life and career in this fascinating collection of seven previously unpublished diaries that she kept while filming abroad. Deneuve charts the shooting of films such as The April Fools co-starring Jack Lemmon; Tristana directed by the great Luis Bunuel; Indochine, shot in Vietnam, and Lars von Trier's acclaimed Dancer in the Dark, co-starring Bjork. Including an exclusive interview with famous director Pascal Bonitzer, CLOSE UP AND PERSONAL offers an intimate and revealing insight into Deneuve's life both on- and off-screen.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Orion
Published: 03 Jul 2006

ISBN 10: 0752877909
ISBN 13: 9780752877907
Book Overview: Arguably the greatest cool blonde in cinema history, Catherine Deneuve has produced a book every bit as riveting as her movie persona. CLOSE UP AND PERSONAL is the first autobiographical work of a celebrated movie actress, the epitome of classic beauty. 'The diaries include some wonderful old family photographs and a neat line in celebrity put-downs ... But the most remarkable thing about them is the fact that, although they were written, intermittently, over three decades, the author's voice remains incredibly constant from start to finish' Daily Telegraph. 'You can gorge on fabulous pictures of France's coolest blonde' Elle. 'One good motive for reading CLOSE UP AND PERSONAL, the high-minded one, is to find out something more about the accident and calculations that have shaped this uncommon career. Another motive, the sordid one, is the craving for gossip, particularly the naughty kind' Sunday Times. 'She is a wise observer of her craft and the craft of directing' Christopher Silvester, Telegraph.

Media Reviews
'The coolest blonde in the history of cinema... offers a rare insight into her private life via her personal diaries.' SUNDAY EXPRESS
Author Bio
Born in Paris in 1943, Catherine Deneuve has been an international movie star for forty years, most notably adorning Belle de Jour, Tristana and Dancer in the Dark.