Diese Reihe bietet tiefe Einblicke in die Köpfe der angesehensten Filmemacher der Welt. Durch eine Sammlung von Interviews werden die inspirierenden Wege, kreativen Prozesse und künstlerischen Visionen aufgedeckt, die die Filmgeschichte geprägt haben. Jeder Band fängt die einzigartige Stimme von Regisseuren ein, von Legenden der Vergangenheit bis zu zeitgenössischen Meistern, und bietet so eine faszinierende Lektüre für Filmfans und Studenten gleichermaßen.
A director, producer, and writer, George Lucas is the power behind "The Force". This first book of Lucas's interviews affords fans and students of film and science fiction a rare opportunity. Editor Sally Kline collects conversations from the reticent director spanning Lucas's entire career.
The narrative explores Quentin Tarantino's journey from a self-identified "film geek" working in a video store to becoming a celebrated filmmaker known for his distinctive style. It highlights his influential films, including Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained, showcasing his unique blend of homage and social commentary. Tarantino's candid reflections on his upbringing in Los Angeles and his ambition to become a filmmaker reveal his personal struggles and inspirations, including a connection to the character Ordell from Jackie Brown. The book features updated interviews that delve into his provocative insights on cinema and his life.
Artisan, entrepreneur, and impresario, British filmmaker Ridley Scott accepts the profit motive as the only way to thrive in an industry where there is little patience for artistic flourishes or overblown expenses. Yet, while he may pay lip service to the free enterprise system, he is an unapologetic auteur, committed to using every element of film-from evocative lighting to digital composition-to overwhelm our senses and redefine how we perceive the future (Alien, Blade Runner), the past (1492: The Conquest of Paradise, Gladiator), and the present (Thelma & Louise, Black Hawk Down)
Collected interviews with the eclectic director of Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Ed Wood