Nosferatu (1922): eine Symphonie des Grauens (BFI Film Classics)
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (770 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844576507 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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His books include Invisible Forms: A Guide to Literary Curiosities (2003), Withnail & I (2004) and Lawrence of Arabia (2007).. KEVIN JACKSON is a writer, broadcaster and film-maker
W. Exploring the evolution of the vampire myth, both in the film and in wider culture, Jackson exposes how and why this film of horror and death remains enduringly beautiful and chilling today. Murnau's Nosferatu (1922), the first screen adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, remains a potent and disturbing horror film. Kevin Jackson's illuminating study traces Nosferatu's production and reception history, including attempts by Stoker's widow to suppress the film's circulation. This special edition features original cover artwork by Julia Soboleva. . One of
Why This Film Remains Undead A thoughtful analysis of one of the creepiest movies ever made. Written in accessible language, painstakingly researched, and full of useful insights, this monograph accomplishes what the BFI film series set out to do: allow a greater appreciation of classic films in an academic but not stuffy series of short books.The author adequately sketches in the background to the film, the influences of Weimar culture, the fashion for belief in the occult in a society devastated by World War I, and provides a short biography of Murnau. Then after 2 chapters giving a close reading of the film, h. "Kevin Jackson's compact and cogent analysis of arguably the greatest horror film ever made (yes" according to Matt R. Lohr. Kevin Jackson's compact and cogent analysis of arguably the greatest horror film ever made (yes, STILL) delves with power and intrigue into the film's origins in the genuine occult leanings of producer Albin Grau; the fine-arts inspirations that guided Murnau's elegant and haunting images; and the film's long afterlife in the cultural and aesthetic consciousness. It's a fast read, and one that will illuminate the film for you in fascinating ways. Bonus points for Julia Soboleva's evocative and eerie cover illustration.
W. Exploring the evolution of the vampire myth, both in the film and in wider culture, Jackson exposes how and why this film of horror and death remains enduringly beautiful and chilling today.This special edition features original cover artwork by Julia Soboleva.. F. One of the outstanding documents of Weimar culture's dark side, the film's prevailing themes of human destructiveness, insanity, and moral and physical pollution had a stinging topicality for contemporary audiences.Kevin Jackson's illuminating study traces Nosferatu's production and reception history, including attempts by Stoker's widow to suppress the film's circulation. Murnau's Nosferatu (1922), the first screen adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, remains a potent and disturbing horror film