John Boorman je anglický filmár a dlhoročný obyvateľ Írska. Jeho diela sa vyznačujú vizuálnou podmanivosťou a často sa ponárajú do hlbín ľudskej psychiky a morálnych dilem. Boorman sa vo svojich filmoch zameriava na témy ako je stret civilizácií, hľadanie identity a temnejšie stránky ľudskej povahy. Jeho jedinečný štýl kombinuje surový realizmus s epickými víziami, čím divákom ponúka nezabudnuteľný kinematografický zážitok.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this reissue features John Boorman's novelization of his iconic film Zardoz. Accompanied by a new introduction from the director, the book delves into the film's unique narrative and themes, offering fans an enriched understanding of its cult status.
In his eighty-eighth year, John Boorman uses his time in lockdown to reflect on the splendour of the surrounding nature of County Wicklow.
Chosen as one of Sight & Sound's 'Best Film Books of the Year'John Boorman is one of the cinema's authentic visionaries, drawn to myths and dreams. In Conclusions Boorman summarises what he has learned about the craft of film- making, and wishes to pass on to the next generation of film-makers.
The five-time Oscar-nominated director discusses his life and work, discussing such topics as his dismay at the conservatism of 1950s London, the impact of his life on his choices for film themes, and the role of motion pictures in culture. 10,000 first printing.