The Films of Jean-Luc Godard: Seeing the Invisible

by David Sterritt

Overview

In this study, David Sterritt offers an introductory overview of Godard's work as a filmmaker, critic, and video artist. In subsequent chapters, he traces Godard's visionary ideas through six of his key films, including Breathless, My Life to Live, Weekend, Numéro deux, Hail Mary, and Nouvelle vague. Also included is a concise analysis of Godard's work in video, television, and mixed-media formats. Linking Godard's works to key social and cultural developments, The Films of Jean-Luc Godard explains their importance in modernist and postmodernist art of the past half century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521580380
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/13/1999
Series:	Cambridge Film Classics
Pages:	314
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.33(h) x 1.02(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Breathless; 3. My Life to Live; 4. Weekend; 5. Numéro deux; 6. Hail Mary; 7. Nouvelle vague; 8. Video and television.

Editorial Reviews

"...Sterritt's book provides just the guidance that a curious but less-than-full-time filmgoer will need in approaching this difficult, unpopular and absolutely essential body of work." The Nation

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