Ingmar Bergman's Persona (Cambridge Film Handbooks) (Paperback)

~ Lloyd Michaels (Editor) "Throughout his creative life Ingmar Bergman has acknowledged his cultural roots in Swedish literature, theater, and film..." (more)
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Long held to be among the world's greatest filmmakers, Ingmar Bergman shaped international art cinema from the 1950s to the 1980s. Among his many works, Persona is often considered to be his masterpiece and is often described as one of the central works of Modernism. The essays collected in this volume use a variety of methodologies to explore topics such as acting technique, genre, and dramaturgy. Also included are translations of Bergman's writings that have never before been available in English.

Book Description

Long held to be among the world's greatest filmmakers, Ingmar Bergman shaped international art cinema from the 1950's to the 1980's. Among his many works, Persona is often considered to be his masterpiece and is often described as one of the central works of Modernism. The essays collected in this volume, and published for the first time anywhere, use a variety of methodologies to explore topics such as acting technique, genre, and dramaturgy. It also includes translations of Bergman's writings that have never before been available in English.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (September 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521656982
• ISBN-13: 978-0521656986
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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