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The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa
About this book
For over three decades, Portuguese director Pedro Costa has been widely admired for his unusual and innovative body of work, which has earned accolades and wide acclaim.
The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa is the most complete treatment of his work, exploring Costa's feature films from Blood to Vitalina Varela, and from the documentaries to the short films, museum exhibitions, and the forthcoming Daughters of Fire. Authors James Naremore and Darlene J. Sadlier situate Costa within the history and culture of Portugal, at the same time providing insightful close readings and stylistic analysis of the films. Their work explores the unusual features of his artistry and illuminates his unique contribution to cinema.
An accessible portrait of an important artist, The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa is an indispensable companion for scholars, students, and cinephiles everywhere.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Who Is He and What Is Cinema?
- Part I: Early Films
- Part II: The FontaÃnhas Trilogy
- Part III: After FontaÃnhas
- Part IV: Documentaries
- Part V: Exhibitions, Short Films, and a Work in Progress
- Filmography
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
- About the Book