Star Wars BFI Film Classics Paperback
BFI Publishing (9781844572779 / 35 colour illustrations) - Dimensions: 190 x 135 x 8 mm - Edition statement: 2009 ed. - Format: 96 pages - Publication date: 13 Oct - BFI PUBLISHING - London, United Kingdom | Star Wars & George Lucas'
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In this detailed examination of Star Wars as a film, the author delves into various aspects such as its shots, editing, sound design, cinematography, and performances. By situating the movie within George Lucas's body of work, from his student shorts to his 1970s features, the author highlights the diverse influences that shaped Lucas's approach, ranging from legendary directors like John Ford to experimental filmmakers like Jean-Luc Godard.
The author argues that Star Wars is not a departure from Lucas's previous cinema but rather an extension of his experiments with sound and image. Through close analysis, they showcase how the film blends elements of control and order with raw energy and improvisation, reflecting Lucas's own contradictory desires. This exploration provides valuable insights into the creative process behind one of the most iconic films in cinematic history.
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| Brand | BFI Publishing BFI Publishing is a publishing house that specializes in books about film. It was founded in the early 1990s as a division of the British Film Institute, and has since published a wide range of titles on cinema history, theory, and practice. |
| ISBN | BFI Publishing 1844572773 |
| MPN | BFI Publishing 35 colour illustrations |
| ID | 1966145 |
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190 x 135 x 8 mm |
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2009 ed. |
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96 pages |
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BFI PUBLISHING |
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9781844572779 |
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English |
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13 Oct |
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London, United Kingdom |
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
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176 g |