A celebration of the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups.

Wes Anderson celebrates the work of one of the most revered cult filmmaker working in contemporary cinema.

The essay-with its emphasis on the provisional and explorative rather than on definitive statements-has evolved from its literary beginnings and is now found in all mediums, including film. Today, the essay film is, arguably, one of the most widely acclaimed and critically discussed forms of filmmaking around the world, with practitioners such as Chris Marker, Hito Steyerl, Errol Morris, Trinh T. Minh-ha, and Rithy Panh.

Characteristics of the essay film include the blending of fact and ficti...

Leipzig, past president of National Geographic Films and a former senior executive at Disney, reveals insider secrets, step-by-step instructions, and timesaving shortcutsNeverything one needs to approach financiers, actors, agents, and distributors like a savvy professional.

Explore an A-Z of everything you need to know about the iconic films of Wes Anderson, from Asteroid City to Steve Zissou and everything in between.

With hundreds of entries covering every facet of Anderson's work - from inspiration and influences to his most frequent collaborators and little-known quirks - A Wes Anderson Dictionary is a stylish guide to the wonderful world of this iconic, unique filmmaker.

Written by author and journalist Sophie Monks Kaufmann (Little White ...

Dit deel in de serie Iranian Studies onderzoekt de filosofische onderbouwing en filmische technieken die kenmerkend zijn voor Iraanse film. Het laat zien hoe thema's als martelaarschap en oorlog, gender en sociaal beleid in Iraanse cinema worden benaderd, en hoe de regisseurs ze met behulp van een verscheidenheid aan technieken behandelen. Er wordt een overzicht gegeven van de poëtische en mystieke dimensies van Abbas Kiarostami's films. Daarnaast wordt beschreven wat de effecten van de Isla...