Films of the Low Countries have long been regarded as isolated texts. This book points to the interconnectedness between Low Countries films from different genres, regions, languages, and formats. Building on each film's relationship with its particular cultural context, the volume presents twenty-four especially commisioned essays by renowned writers, each one focusing on one key film. The volume covers the work of internationally acclaimed directors such as Joris Ivens, Henri Storck, Paul Verhoeven, and the Dardenne Brothers. Key films discussed include "Turkish Delight, The Vanishing, Daughters of Darkness, Character, Rosetta, " and "Man Bites Dog."
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Films of the Low Countries have long been regarded as isolated texts. This book points to the interconnectedness between Low Countries films from different genres, regions, languages, and formats. Building on each film's relationship with its particular cultural context, the volume presents twenty-four especially commisioned essays by renowned writers, each one focusing on one key film. The volume covers the work of internationally acclaimed directors such as Joris Ivens, Henri Storck, Paul Verhoeven, and the Dardenne Brothers. Key films discussed include "Turkish Delight, The Vanishing, Daughters of Darkness, Character, Rosetta, " and "Man Bites Dog."
Imprint | Wallflower Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | September 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | September 2004 |
Authors | Ernest Mathijs, George Sluizer |
Dimensions | 237 x 197 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-904764-01-4 |
Barcode | 9781904764014 |
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LSN | 1-904764-01-0 |