Description
The pioneering film director and theorist Sergei Eisenstein is known for the unequalled impact his films have had on the development of cinema. Less is known about his writings, which present a continent of ideas about film. This book presents an introduction to a key area of Eisenstein's thought: his ideas about the audiovisual in cinema.
About the Author
Robert Robertson is a composer and filmmaker. He has an MFA in Film Production from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, Montreal. His music/films include 'Oserake and The River That Walks', 'Doors of the Spirits', and 'I'm Back', and he has produced the operas 'The Kingdom', 'The Cathars', and 'Empedocles'. He has been influ enced by Eisenstein's ideas since 1977, and this book is the result of his doctoral research at King's College London, UK.
Reviews
"'We had no hesitation in choosing the winner. Composer and filmmaker Robert Robertson achieves the near-impossible, shedding fresh light on Eisenstein without loading him with ideology. Like the work it describes, this book is symphonic; it draws together strong influences and forces around Eisenstein into a compelling and cogent narrative - at once enjoyable, provocative.' - Francine Stock, chair of the Moving Image judging panel for the Kraszna Krausz And/Or Book Awards 2009"
Book Information
ISBN 9781848857315
Author Robert Robertson
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 312g