The Film Handbook
- ISBN-10
- 0816118302
- ISBN-13
- 9780816118304
- Series
- The Film Handbook
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 362
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Macmillan Reference USA
- Author
- Geoff Andrew
Description
Covers the world's 200 most popular and influential film directors. Includes biographical note, each director's distinguishing traits, impact on cinema, films, main themes, evolution, and influences ; sources for further reading and films recommended for viewing.
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