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William Rothman

    The Holiday in His Eye
    Documentary film classics
    • The Holiday in His Eye

      Stanley Cavell's Vision of Film and Philosophy

      • 306 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Exploring the connection between Cavell and Emerson, this work offers a unique perspective on Cavell's body of work, emphasizing how his evolving thoughts on cinema intertwine with philosophical themes. It presents an insightful analysis of how these influences shape his understanding of art and existence, providing a compelling narrative that deepens the reader's appreciation for both Cavell's philosophy and his cinematic reflections.

      The Holiday in His Eye2021
    • Documentary Film Classics offers close readings on a number of major films, such as Nanook of the North, Land Without Bread, Night and Fog, Chronicle of a Summer and Don't Look Back. Spanning the history of the documentary film tradition, William Rothman analyzes the philosophical and historical issues and themes implicit in these works. Designed to guide film students through the "texts" of a wide range of documentaries, his readings also focus on the achievements of these works as films per se.

      Documentary film classics1997
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