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Roman Polanski - (Modern Filmmakers) by Julia Ain-Krupa (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This book offers an examination of the films of Roman Polanski, focusing on the impact that his life as an exile has had upon his work.
- About the Author: Julia Ain- Krupa has worked in fashion, film, and television and recently held an artist-in-residence position at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
- 196 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Entertainment & Performing Arts
- Series Name: Modern Filmmakers
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About the Book
This book offers an examination of the films of Roman Polanski, focusing on the impact that his life as an exile has had upon his work.
Roman Polanski: A Life in Exile is a revealing look at this acclaimed filmmaker whose life in exile seems to have made his films all the more personal and powerful.
Written by a film critic, this insightful book follows Polanski's story from his childhood in a World War II Jewish ghetto to his early films in Poland; from his American breakout, Rosemary's Baby, to his wife's murder by the Manson family; from the spectacular return of Chinatown, to his exile as a convicted sex criminal, to the monumental career peak, The Pianist. The Holocaust, the oppression of communism, the shattering of the swinging 60s, the decadence of Hollywood, the life of a fugitive--Polanski experienced all of these firsthand, and understanding those experiences provides a fascinating pathway through his work.
- A bibliography of books, periodicals, DVD materials, and Internet sources relating to Polanski are referenced in the book
- Includes film stills that draw the reader in to Polanski's unique cinematic vision
Book Synopsis
This book offers an examination of the films of Roman Polanski, focusing on the impact that his life as an exile has had upon his work.
Roman Polanski: A Life in Exile is a revealing look at this acclaimed filmmaker whose life in exile seems to have made his films all the more personal and powerful. Written by a film critic, this insightful book follows Polanski's story from his childhood in a World War II Jewish ghetto to his early films in Poland; from his American breakout, Rosemary's Baby, to his wife's murder by the Manson family; from the spectacular return of Chinatown, to his exile as a convicted sex criminal, to the monumental career peak, The Pianist. The Holocaust, the oppression of communism, the shattering of the swinging 60s, the decadence of Hollywood, the life of a fugitive--Polanski experienced all of these firsthand, and understanding those experiences provides a fascinating pathway through his work.About the Author
Julia Ain- Krupa has worked in fashion, film, and television and recently held an artist-in-residence position at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.