Kevin Brownlow Libri
Kevin Brownlow è un cineasta e storico del cinema che ha dedicato la sua carriera a documentare e restaurare il cinema, con un focus particolare sull'era del muto. Il suo profondo interesse per il cinema muto, acceso in gioventù, lo ha portato a salvare numerose opere dimenticate e le loro storie. Attraverso interviste approfondite con pionieri del cinema anziani e in gran parte dimenticati negli anni '60 e '70, ha preservato un patrimonio inestimabile dell'arte cinematografica. Gli sforzi di Brownlow offrono una finestra cruciale sugli anni formativi del cinema, salvaguardando un contesto storico vitale per l'apprezzamento futuro.
David Lean
- 820pagine
- 29 ore di lettura
In discussions with the author, film director David Lean talks about his cinema career, which spanned more than half a century and encompassed films such as Brief Encounter, Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia. There are also contributions from family and friends.
Clarence Brown
- 454pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
The biography delves into the life of Clarence Brown, an influential yet often overlooked director in Hollywood history. Known as the "star maker," he directed over fifty films featuring iconic actors like Clark Gable and Elizabeth Taylor, earning five Academy Award nominations. The narrative highlights Brown's unique talent for eliciting powerful performances and his innovative techniques in lighting and composition. Gwenda Young examines his humble beginnings, career transitions, and the lasting impact he had on classic cinema, revealing a multifaceted individual who shaped the film industry.
