Double lives, second chances : the cinema of Krzysztof Kieślowski / Annette Insdorf ; foreword by Irene Jacob.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Insdorf, Annette.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kieślowski, Krzysztof, 1941-1996--Criticism and interpretation.

Kieślowski, Krzysztof.

Kieślowski, Krzysztof, 1941-1996.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xvi, 220 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Miramax Books, [1999]

Summary:

An illustrated guide to the films of the celebrated Polish filmmaker who brought us Blue, White, Red, The Double Life of Veronique, and The Decalogue.

One of the most revered and imitated filmmakers in the world, Krzysztof Kieslowski created startlingly beautiful films that were charged with moral inquiry and revealed the drama of everyday life.

In this richly illustrated portrait, Annette Insdorf, who was Kieslowski's translator, explores his evolution from documentarist to philosopher/poet, capable of inventing new worlds on screen. She follows Kieslowski's career from war-torn Warsaw--where he reduced prison sentences by recording political trials during that country's dark period of martial law--to his 1994 Academy Award nomination for Best Director, and reveals how this legendary filmmaker achieved international prominence by challenging his audiences while offering mesmerizing images of beauty and danger.

The first book-length study in English of this remarkable artist, Double Lives, Second Chances presents a deeper understanding of a unique talent and returns readers to Kieslowski's films with a renewed appreciation.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Personal Background, Student Shorts, Documentaries 1

Chapter 2. Early Fiction: Pedestrian Subway, Curriculum Vitae, Personnel, The Scar, The Calm, Camera Buff, A Short Working Day 31

Chapter 3. Chance and Death: Blind Chance and No End 49

Chapter 4. The Decalogue

Ten Short Films About Mortality 69

Chapter 5. The Double Life of Veronique 125

Chapter 6. Three Colors: Blue 139

Chapter 7. Three Colors: White 153

Chapter 8. Three Colors: Red 166.

Notes:

Filmography: pages [199]-206.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-211) and index.

ISBN:

0786865628

OCLC:

40925908