Description
"Les Diaboliques" was a top grossing film in 1955. The author sets "Les Diaboliques" against the political culture of its time, and demonstrates the importance of Clouzot as a master of the thriller genre. She gives an in-depth textual analysis of the film, and presents a comparison with its US remake.
About the Author
Susan Hayward is Professor of French, University of Exeter. Her books include: 'Luc Besson', 'French National Cinema' and co-author of 'French Film, Texts and Contexts'.
Reviews
'...a clear and enthusiastic text... '...it achieves its goal admirably' Film Review, upcoming issue.
Book Information
ISBN 9781845111021
Author Susan Hayward
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series Cine-File French Film Guides
Details
Subtitle: |
French Film Guide |
Series: |
Cine-File French Film Guides |
Imprint: |
I.B. Tauris |