Product Description

This title brings together filmmakers from four corners of the globe to reveal the process and passion behind their work. The 15 film-makers featured in this new collection have continued to both define and push the boundaries of the documentary tradition and are among the most important filmmakers alive today. The interviewees include Ken Burns (US "Jazz"), Paul Watson (UK "The Family"), Anand Patwardhan (India, "Bombay Our City"), Alastair Fothergill ("The Blue Planet" series, UK) and Hans-Dieter Grabe (Germany, "Mendel Szajnfeld's Second Journey to Germany"). Each filmmaker's lessons and experience is presented in his or her own words, illustrated with shots from his or her own films. In the universal preoccupation with "truth", each approach holds equal relevance for both the budding first-time filmmaker and the consummate professional.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #715684 in Books
• Published on: 2003-08-29
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

About the Author
David Goldsmith, formerly a drama and documentary director, started his career in Canada, came to Britain's independent TV network and won a BAFTA Award as director at Britain's ITN.