CONTEMPORARY DIRECTORS CINEMA

Contemporary Directors Cinema refreshes the argument about the role of the director through the practice of evaluative criticism The book identifies what makes nine recent films successful achievements by their directors and collaborators Each chapter gives some context for the director s work but the central argument focuses on the style form and themes of each film while explicating aspects of point of view and tone Contemporary Directors Cinema argues that in each of its nine case studies the director s work is central to the achievement of economy unity eloquence subtlety depth vigour vividness and intensity By offering critical readings of nine films from mainstream film culture Contemporary Directors Cinema demonstrates that cinema remains vital as a directors medium The films discussed in this book are Pain and Glory 2019 Shoplifters 2018 Parasite 2019 The White Ribbon 2009 Les Chansons d amour 2007 The Bling Ring 2013 The Great Beauty 2013 Leviathan 2014 and Winter Sleep 2014