Directing Films (P) [Paperback]

Ken Russell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001

In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed film director Ken Russell unpacks the creative insights, technique know-how and sheer determination that have resulted in more than fifty diverse and yet intensely personal films.

Drawing on his parallel experiences of producing, screenwriting and editing -- as well as his favorite (and some un-favorite) movies by other directors -- Russell places the role of the director as auteur within the context of film-making as a collaborative enterprise.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Potomac Books; illustrated edition edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574883135
• ISBN-13: 978-1574883138
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,669,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read how a Master does it!, April 11, 2001

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This review is from: Directing Films (P) (Paperback)

Ken Russell is one of the best directors of our century, and it's a joy to read about his craft. A must read for film buffs or students of the art.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Directing for non-directors, December 25, 2007

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This review is from: Directing Films (P) (Paperback)

Rather superficial and not very well written. Level of writing and content is OK for "Parade" Magazine but little more. More of a biography than a "how-to" book. Disappointing because I expected more from Russell.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With plenty of examples and first-person insights, June 6, 2001

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This review is from: Directing Films (P) (Paperback)

In Directing Film, film director Ken Russell shares his knowledge of the director's art and job from analyzing a script to making scenes and choosing images. Black and white film shots accompany a guide which comments on differences between plays and films, reveals the director's role in shooting a screenplay, and considers the requirements of the camera. Plenty of examples and first-person insights pack this presentation.