British Film Directors

Product Details

ISBN: 9780748622313
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Publication Date: 15 October 2007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Pages: 246 p.

About the Book

The "International Film Directors" series' editor is Robert Shail. This series of reference guides covers the key film directors of a particular nation or continent. Each volume introduces the work of 100 contemporary and historically important figures, with entries arranged in alphabetical order as an A-Z. The Introduction to each volume sets out the existing context in relation to the study of the national cinema in question, and the place of the film director within the given production/cultural context. Each entry includes both a select bibliography and a complete filmography, and an index of film titles is provided for easy cross-referencing. "British Film Directors" is a book by Robert Shail. British national cinema has produced an exceptional track record of innovative, creative and internationally recognised filmmakers, amongst them Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell and David Lean. This tradition continues today with the work of directors as diverse as Neil Jordan, Stephen Frears, Mike Leigh and Ken Loach. This concise, authoritative volume analyses critically the work of 100 British directors, from the innovators of the silent period to contemporary auteurs.An introduction places the individual entries in context and examines the role and status of the director within British film production. Balancing academic rigour with accessibility, "British Film Directors" provides an indispensable reference source for film students at all levels, as well as for the general cinema enthusiast. Its key features include: a complete list of each director's British feature films; suggested further reading on each filmmaker; and, a comprehensive career overview, including biographical information and an assessment of the director's current critical standing.