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Discover the iconic work of Humphrey Jennings, hailed as the most significant poet of British cinema. This essential book provides a comprehensive exploration of Jennings' documentary films, which serve as remarkable visual records capturing the essence of Britain during both peace and conflict. With a focus on innovative representation, Jennings' films challenged the traditional boundaries of wartime propaganda, reshaping the landscape of British documentary filmmaking in the 1930s and 1940s.
Dive into an in-depth analysis of his renowned films, including 'Spare Time', 'Words for Battle', 'Listen to Britain', 'Fires Were Started', 'The Silent Village', 'A Diary for Timothy', and 'Family Portrait'. This insightful examination not only highlights Jennings' exceptional artistry but also reveals his profound impact on the evolution of British cinema. Ideal for film enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book sheds light on Jennings' artistic legacy and his relevance in contemporary society.
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ISBN: 9780719078552
Year: 2010
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719078552
Year: 2010
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Humphrey Jennings has been described as the only real poet that British cinema has produced. His documentary films are remarkable records of Britain at peace and war, and his range of representational approaches transcended accepted notions of wartime propaganda and revised the strict codes of British documentary film of the 1930s and 1940s.
Poet, propagandist, surrealist and documentary filmmaker - Jennings' work embodies an outstanding mix of startling apprehension, personal expression and representational innovation. This book carefully examines and expertly explains the central components of Jennings' most significant films, and considers the relevance of his filmmaking to British cinema and contemporary experience.
Films analysed include Spare Time, Words for Battle, Listen to Britain, Fires Were Started, The Silent Village, A Diary for Timothy and Family Portrait. -- .
Dive into an in-depth analysis of his renowned films, including 'Spare Time', 'Words for Battle', 'Listen to Britain', 'Fires Were Started', 'The Silent Village', 'A Diary for Timothy', and 'Family Portrait'. This insightful examination not only highlights Jennings' exceptional artistry but also reveals his profound impact on the evolution of British cinema. Ideal for film enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book sheds light on Jennings' artistic legacy and his relevance in contemporary society.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719078552
Year: 2010
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719078552
Year: 2010
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Humphrey Jennings has been described as the only real poet that British cinema has produced. His documentary films are remarkable records of Britain at peace and war, and his range of representational approaches transcended accepted notions of wartime propaganda and revised the strict codes of British documentary film of the 1930s and 1940s.
Poet, propagandist, surrealist and documentary filmmaker - Jennings' work embodies an outstanding mix of startling apprehension, personal expression and representational innovation. This book carefully examines and expertly explains the central components of Jennings' most significant films, and considers the relevance of his filmmaking to British cinema and contemporary experience.
Films analysed include Spare Time, Words for Battle, Listen to Britain, Fires Were Started, The Silent Village, A Diary for Timothy and Family Portrait. -- .