Spanish Film Directors (1950-1985): 21 Profiles

by Ronald Schwartz

Overview

Fills a crying need in this inexplicably long-ignored area. Bountifully illustrated, the work is bound to become a standard reference work for anyone interested in cinema from Spain. An invaluable compendium of data not available before to Anglo audiences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810818187
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/1991
Series:	1950-1985
Pages:	267
Product dimensions:	5.56(w) x 8.78(h) x 0.74(d)

Editorial Reviews

Schwartz demonstrates his impressive knowledge of Spanish cinema as well as his affection and esteem for many of its outstanding creators....Large number and high quality of the illustrations...

Latin America In Books

Schwartz demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of the post-WWII Spanish cinema. In fact, he delivers more than his title promises....There is no better commentary in English on the Spanish cinema.

Choice Reviews

Provides an interesting introduction to a national cinema almost unknown in the United States.

Communication Booknotes Quarterly

A very useful survey....Excellently illustrated with stills, and well documented...

Film Review Annual

The book's clear organization...and two indexes make it an easy-to-use reference tool.

Rocky Mountain Review Of Language and Literatu

Fills a crying need in this inexplicably long-ignored area. Bountifully illustrated, the work is bound to become a standard reference work for anyone interested in cinema from Spain. An invaluable compendium of data not available before to Anglo audiences.

Variety

Some fine research and legwork went into this volume...Valuable study.

American Reference Books Annual

This book presents essays on virtually every Spanish film director. Has interesting facts regarding the the Spanish cinema.

Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education

Schwartz demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of the post-WWII Spanish cinema. In fact, he delivers more than his title promises....There is no better commentary in English on the Spanish cinema.

Choice

Schwartz demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of the post-WWII Spanish cinema. In fact, he delivers more than his title promises....There is no better commentary in English on the Spanish cinema.

CHOICE

Provides an interesting introduction to a national cinema almost unknown in the United States.

Communication Booknotes

The book's clear organization...and two indexes make it an easy-to-use reference tool.

Rocky Mountain Review Of Language and Literature

Some fine research and legwork went into this volume...Valuable study.

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)