Hilfe in schwierigen Lebenslagen und weise Ratschläge in Krisensituationen, wenn der Verstand auf drängende Fragen keine Antwort mehr geben kann: Mit dem Kleinen Buch der Weisheiten erkennen Sie die positiven Möglichkeiten, die jede Schwierigkeit in sich birgt. Wie ein weiser Ratgeber zeigt Ihnen dieses Orakelbuch die richtige Einstellung und eine gute Lösung.
A Guide for the Advanced Soul is a book of insight to consulted in times of indecision and crises to help you understand your questions, and give guidance. Hold a problem in your mind...open this book to any page and there will be your answer.
Les Diaboliques was a top grossing film in 1955. The author sets Les Diaboliques against the political culture of its time, and demonstrates the importance of Clouzot as a master of the thriller genre. She gives an in-depth textual analysis of the film, and presents a comparison with its US remake.
Defending the Biosphere - Doughnut Economics and Film Theory and Practice
Exploring the Regenerative economic model, Susan Hayward presents a transformative perspective on film theory and practice through the lens of Doughnut Economics. Her work challenges conventional approaches, proposing a more sustainable and equitable framework for understanding and creating cinema. This innovative approach invites readers to reconsider the relationship between economic systems and the film industry, fostering a dialogue on the potential for meaningful change in both fields.
Celebrating life and inviting others to enjoy living, this sequel to A Guide for the Advanced Soul contains calligraphic quotations centered on the conviction that life is valuable and good, no matter how difficult.
Offering a comprehensive historical overview, this revised edition explores the evolution of French cinema from its origins to the significant political and social changes of the 1990s and beyond. It delves into key developments and movements, providing insights into the cultural impact of French films throughout history.
Luc Besson, a prominent filmmaker known for his international acclaim, is the focus of this insightful work. It explores his contributions to cinema, making it a valuable resource for Film Studies and French Cultural Studies programs. As part of the French Film Directors series, this book delves into Besson's unique style and impact on the film industry, highlighting his significance in contemporary cinema.
Nikita (1990) is the story of a nineteen-year old junkie, Nikita (Anne Parillaud) who is given a second chance in life through being trained to be - and becoming - a skilled assassin for the State. This work examines its reception as a popular film by audiences and critics, and looks at The Assassin, the Hollywood remake of Nikita.
150 key genres, movements, theories, and production termsare explained and analysed. Entries include auteur theory, black cinema, British new wave, feminist film theory, intertextuality, method acting, pornography, third world cinema and war films.
