Martin Scorsese è un regista, sceneggiatore e produttore cinematografico americano il cui corpo di lavoro affronta temi quali l'identità italoamericana, i concetti cattolici romani di colpa e redenzione, il machismo e la violenza endemica nella società americana. I suoi film sono ampiamente considerati tra i più significativi e influenti del cinema americano della sua epoca. L'approccio di Scorsese è noto per la sua intensità e profondità nell'esplorare la psiche umana.
A Japanese Catholic, Endo tells the story of two 17th century missionaries attempting to shore up the oppressed Japanese Christian movement. Father Rodrigues has come to Japan to find the truth behind unthinkable rumours that his famous teacher Ferreira has renounced his faith.
A Martin Scorsese Film - In 3D - De filmeditie van de Uitvinding van Hugo Cabret
'Hugo' vertelt het verhaal van een weesjongetje dat stiekem in een treinstation in Parijs woont. Hij ontdekt dat er een mysterieus verband bestaat tussen het overlijden van zijn vader, zijn humeurige buurman, de eigenaar van de speelgoedwinkel en een hartvormig slot waarvoor geen sleutel lijkt te bestaan. Samen met een excentriek meisje probeert hij het geheimzinnige raadsel op te lossen.
La luna, le luci di una città, una stazione affollata, due occhi spaventati. Le immagini a carboncino scorrono come in un cinema di carta fino a inquadrare il volto di Hugo Cabret, l'orfano che vive nella stazione di Parigi. Nel suo nascondiglio segreto, Hugo coltiva il sogno di diventare un grande illusionista e di portare a termine una missione: riparare l'automa prodigioso che il padre gli ha lasciato prima di morire. Ma, sorpreso a rubare nella bottega di un giocattolaio, Hugo si imbatterà in Isabelle, una ragazza che lo aiuterà a risolvere un affascinante mistero in cui identità segrete verranno svelate e un grande, dimenticato maestro del cinema tornerà in vita...
Elia Kazan was the twentieth century’s most celebrated director of both stage and screen, and this monumental, revelatory book shows us the master at work. Kazan’s list of Broadway and Hollywood successes—A Streetcar Named Desire, Death of a Salesman, On the Waterfront, to name a few—is a testament to his profound impact on the art of directing. This remarkable book, drawn from his notebooks, letters, interviews, and autobiography, reveals Kazan’s method: how he uncovered the “spine,” or core, of each script; how he analyzed each piece in terms of his own experience; and how he determined the specifics of his production. And in the final section, “The Pleasures of Directing”—written during Kazan’s final years—he becomes a wise old pro offering advice and insight for budding artists, writers, actors, and directors.
It defined a generation, exemplified an era: Woodstock was unlike anything that has ever happened before or since—and August 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of this seminal event. Relive the moment and “get back to the garden” with this day-by-day, act-by-act account of everything that went down on Yasgur’s Farm. With interviews and quotes from those who were there—the musicians, the fans, the organizers—and a wealth of photographs and graphic memorabilia, Woodstock is the ultimate celebration of a landmark in modern cultural history. Woodstock is organized in three parts: - Origins sets the stage by describing the counterculture of the time, along with the festival’s organization, fundraising, buzz-building tactics, ticket selling and publicity, and site building. - The Event—the heart of the project—includes a log with a run-down of each of the 32 acts, in the order they appeared, one spread to each name. Fans and politics are also featured prominently here. - The Aftermath focuses on media coverage, follow-up festivals, Michael Wadleigh and Thelma Schoonmaker’s documentary, and Woodstock’s enduring legacy.
From the cinema verité of the sixties to softer fare like Splash, New York has provided some of the most iconic moments on film. Beginning with a survey of such classics as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Scenes from the City captures how the changing face of New York, as well as the founding of the MOFTB, have contributed to a particular school of film characterized most emphatically in the street-style work of directors as diverse as Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee. With over 200 stills and contributions from noted New York film personalities such as Sidney Lumet and Nora Ephron, the book also includes rare, unpublished, behind-the-scenes shots and stories from the quintessential New York filmmaker himself—Woody Allen. With a special section on the landmark TV series, commercials and music videos filmed in New York, Scenes from the City is an affectionate and vivacious ovation for this captivating "character" that rarely receives billing but always steals the show.
This biography provides rare insights into Ford's life as well as his prodigious film career (spanning over 140 movies), and also reveals his work as a spy for the US government in the years leading up to World War II
A priceless examination of the filmmaker's craft by the renowned director of Sweet Smell of Success. After over twenty years in the film industry as a screenwriter, storyboard editor, and director of notable films, Alexander Mackendrick left Hollywood to become the Dean of a prestigious film school. His unwavering commitment to filmmaking inspired students at the California Institute for the Arts for nearly twenty-five years. Mackendrick's teaching style included extensive notes, well-crafted storyboards, and handouts featuring excerpts from thinkers like Kierkegaard and Aristotle. Central to his lessons was a straightforward goal: to guide aspiring filmmakers in structuring and writing their stories while effectively utilizing the unique devices of film. This impressive volume, edited by Paul Cronin, compiles the diverse materials that established Mackendrick's reputation as an instructor, providing both professionals and students with access to a filmmaking methodology that is both challenging and refreshingly clear. Meticulously illustrated and drawing on examples from classic films such as North by Northwest, Citizen Kane, and Touch of Evil, Mackendrick's elegant lessons are poised to inspire a new generation of filmmakers.
The basis of Martin Scorcese's acclaimed 2003 film, The Gangs of New York is a dramatic and entertaining glimpse at a city's dark past. Focusing on the saloon halls, gambling dens, and winding alleys of the Bowery and the notorious Five Points district, The Gangs of New York dramatically evokes the destitution and shocking violence of a turbulent era, when colorfully named criminals like Dandy John Dolan, Bill the Butcher, and Hell-Cat Maggie lurked in the shadows, and infamous gangs like the Plug Uglies, the Dead Rabbits, and the Bowery Boys ruled the streets. A rogues' gallery of prostitutes, pimps, poisoners, pickpockets, murderers, and thieves, Herbert Asbury's whirlwind tour through the low life of nineteenth-century New York has become an indispensible classic of urban history.
David O. Selznick was a unique figure in the golden Hollywood studio era. He produced some of the greatest and most memorable American films ever made--notably, Rebecca, A Star Is Born, Anna Karenina, A Farewell to Arms, and, above all, Gone With the Wind. Selznick's absolute power and artistic control are evidenced in his impassioned, eloquent, witty, and sometimes rageful memos to directors, writers, stars and studio executives, writings that have become almost as famous as his films. Newsweek wrote, I can't imagine how a book on the American movie business could be more illuminating, more riveting or more fun to read than this collection of David Selznick's memos.
The book features a series of insightful interviews with a renowned American film director, exploring his creative process, influences, and the evolution of his work. Through candid conversations, readers gain a deeper understanding of his artistic vision and the challenges he has faced in the film industry. The director reflects on his most significant projects, offering behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate his contributions to cinema and his status as a pivotal figure in contemporary filmmaking.
The complete script of the five-time Academy Award ® nominated film, with a lengthy introduction with details on the behind-the-scenes production, photos, and a special section in which the authors discuss the 22 films that influenced them. 24 b/w photos. The Newmarket Shooting Script Series features an attractive 7 x 9 1/4 inch format that includes a facsimile of the film's shooting script, as chosen by the writer and/or director, exclusive notes on the film's production and history, stills, and credits.
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'As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster.'Henry Hill grows up in the 1950s, in a Brooklyn neighbourhood where Italian-American gangsters walk tall in the streets, commanding the respect of their peers.
Following the release of Gangs of New York, this is an updated edition of the study of America's foremost film director. It offers Martin Scorsese in his own words and is an insight into a body of work that is perhaps the most personal achievement in modern American cinema. číst celé
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