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In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed film director Ken Russell unpacks the creative insights, technique know-how and sheer determination that have resulted in more than fifty diverse and yet intensely personal films. Drawing on his parallel experiences of producing, screenwriting and editing -- as well as his favorite (and some un-favorite) movies by other directors -- Russell places the role of the director as auteur within the context of film-making as a collaborative enterprise.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #914326 in Books
• Published on: 2001-01-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Synopsis
In this text Ken Russell examines the role of the film director as auter, within the context of filmaking as a collaborative enterprise. He highlights the processes and ordeals the filmaker goes through, to realise a vision, and also offers some critical insights into his own vision and intentions.

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In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed film director Ken Russell unpacks the creative insights, technique, know-how and sheer determination that have enabled him to realise on screen more than fifty diverse and yet intensely personal films.

Drawing on his parallel experiences of producing, screenwriting and editing - as well as his favourite (and some unfavoured) movies by other directors - Russell places the role of the director as auteur within the context of film-making as a collaborative enterprise.

As a bonus, Russell offers critical insights into his vision and intentions in several of his own movies, including an exclusive focus on his most recent film.