Description
With just eight feature films to date, Sofia Coppola has crafted a distinctive hyper-feminine aesthetic, establishing herself as one of the world's finest directors. From her acclaimed first short film, Lick the Star, to her Oscar-winning Lost in Translation and beyond, Coppola's vision and storytelling never cease to amaze.
Featuring fresh insights and critical analysis of her oeuvre, this work celebrates the director's ability to capture the female experience in a way that is real, complex and empowering. Whether it be Marie Antoinette or Priscilla, this book takes an intimate look at the narrative threads connecting Coppola's films and takes a look behind the curtain of each of her productions.
Written by Christina Newland, veteran film critic and historian for Sky Arts, BBC and Empire, this book is perfect for fans of women's stories and general cinephiles. It is the ultimate guide unveiling all there is to know about Sofia Coppola's filmography.
About the Author
Christina Newland is an award-winning journalist, film critic, and broadcaster for Criterion, The Atlantic, the i Newspaper, Empire Magazine, BBC, Sky Arts, Vulture, and many more. Her first book, an edited anthology, was entitled 'She Found it at the Movies: Women Writers on Sex, Desire and Cinema'. Her special interest in mid-century American cinema, sex, glamour and femininity has brought her to interview Sofia Coppola on several occasions, including for the 20th anniversary of The Virgin Suicides and her most recent feature film, Priscilla.
Book Information
ISBN 9781529446906
Author Christina Newland
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Greenfinch
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Series Iconic Directors
Details
Subtitle: |
The Complete Unofficial Guide |
Series: |
Iconic Directors |
Imprint: |
Greenfinch |
