John Boorman ist ein englischer Filmemacher und langjähriger Einwohner Irlands. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch visuelle Eindringlichkeit aus und tauchen oft in die Tiefen der menschlichen Psyche und moralischer Dilemmata ein. Boorman konzentriert sich in seinen Filmen auf Themen wie den Zusammenprall der Kulturen, die Suche nach Identität und die dunkleren Seiten der menschlichen Natur. Sein einzigartiger Stil verbindet rohen Realismus mit epischen Visionen und bietet dem Zuschauer ein unvergessliches Kinoerlebnis.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this reissue features John Boorman's novelization of his iconic film Zardoz. Accompanied by a new introduction from the director, the book delves into the film's unique narrative and themes, offering fans an enriched understanding of its cult status.
In his eighty-eighth year, John Boorman uses his time in lockdown to reflect on the splendour of the surrounding nature of County Wicklow.
Chosen as one of Sight & Sound's 'Best Film Books of the Year'John Boorman is one of the cinema's authentic visionaries, drawn to myths and dreams. In Conclusions Boorman summarises what he has learned about the craft of film- making, and wishes to pass on to the next generation of film-makers.
The five-time Oscar-nominated director discusses his life and work, discussing such topics as his dismay at the conservatism of 1950s London, the impact of his life on his choices for film themes, and the role of motion pictures in culture. 10,000 first printing.