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An introduction to the work of Robert Bresson, a respected and acclaimed director in the history of cinema. His films are considered in chronological order, using a perspective that draws variously on spectator theory, Catholic mysticism, gender theory and Lacanian psychoanalysis.

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Bresson before Bresson; le journal d'un cure de campagne; the "prison cycle"; the last black and white films; Bresson and Dostoevsky; sixth time lucky; the director; civilization and its discontents.

Robert Bresson French Film Directors Series

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/06/2000
      ISBN13: 9780719053658, 978-0719053658
      ISBN10: 071905365X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An introduction to the work of Robert Bresson, a respected and acclaimed director in the history of cinema. His films are considered in chronological order, using a perspective that draws variously on spectator theory, Catholic mysticism, gender theory and Lacanian psychoanalysis.

      Table of Contents
      Bresson before Bresson; le journal d'un cure de campagne; the "prison cycle"; the last black and white films; Bresson and Dostoevsky; sixth time lucky; the director; civilization and its discontents.

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