John Boorman è un cineasta inglese e residente di lunga data in Irlanda. Le sue opere sono caratterizzate da un'immersione visiva, che spesso si addentra nelle profondità della psiche umana e dei dilemmi morali. I film di Boorman esplorano frequentemente temi come lo scontro di civiltà, la ricerca dell'identità e gli aspetti più oscuri della natura umana. Il suo stile distintivo fonde il realismo crudo con visioni epiche, offrendo agli spettatori un'esperienza cinematografica indimenticabile.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this reissue features John Boorman's novelization of his iconic film Zardoz. Accompanied by a new introduction from the director, the book delves into the film's unique narrative and themes, offering fans an enriched understanding of its cult status.
In his eighty-eighth year, John Boorman uses his time in lockdown to reflect on the splendour of the surrounding nature of County Wicklow.
The five-time Oscar-nominated director discusses his life and work, discussing such topics as his dismay at the conservatism of 1950s London, the impact of his life on his choices for film themes, and the role of motion pictures in culture. 10,000 first printing.
Chosen as one of Sight & Sound's 'Best Film Books of the Year'John Boorman is one of the cinema's authentic visionaries, drawn to myths and dreams. In Conclusions Boorman summarises what he has learned about the craft of film- making, and wishes to pass on to the next generation of film-makers.