| Marguerite Duras Contributor(s): Gunther, Renate (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0719057574 ISBN-13: 9780719057571 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2002 Annotation: This study explores the work of French filmmaker Marguerite Duras, as an expression of both her personal experience and her political commitment. The films are thus located within their autobiographical, as well as their social and historical context. Individual chapters consider the relationship between Duras's wok as a writer and a director, the impact of socialism and feminism on her cinema, and representations of gender and sexuality in her films. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts - Biography & Autobiography | Women - Performing Arts | Film - Direction & Production |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002067178 |
| Series: French Film Directors |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.13" W x 7.75" (0.41 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first book in English to deal exclusively with Duras' cinema, including such films as India Song, Le Camion, and Nathalie Granger. Provides a lucid and stimulating introduction to her films, which is accessible to a wide readerhip, both specialist and non-specialist. Locates the films in their autobiographical as well as social and historical context, making the book broadly interesting to students and teachers in all areas of French Studies. The book's empahasis on gender issues widens it's appeal to include those working in Women's Studies, Gender Studies and Gay and Lesbian Studies. |
