The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa
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The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa

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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

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Introduction: Who Is He and What Is Cinema?
  9. Part I: Early Films
  10. Part II: The Fontaínhas Trilogy
  11. Part III: After Fontaínhas
  12. Part IV: Documentaries
  13. Part V: Exhibitions, Short Films, and a Work in Progress
  14. Filmography
  15. Bibliography
  16. Index
  17. About the Author
  18. About the Book