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The commissar : Aleksandr Askoldov / Marat Grinberg.
Van Pelt Library PN1997.K68 G75 2016
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Grinberg, Marat, 1977- author.
- Series:
- KinoSputnik ; v. 1.
- KinoSputnik ; 1
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Askolʹdov, Aleksandr, 1932-2018.
- Komissar (Motion picture).
- History.
- Soviet Union--History--Revolution, 1917-1921--Drama.
- Motion picture producers and directors--Soviet Union--Biography.
- Motion picture producers and directors.
- Soviet Union.
- Film adaptations--History and criticism.
- Film adaptations.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Drama.
- Physical Description:
- xxii, 70 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Other Title:
- Aleksandr Askoldov : The Commissar
- Place of Publication:
- Bristol, UK ; Chicago, USA : Intellect, 2016.
- Summary:
- "Filmed in 1966 and 1967, but kept from release for twenty years, The Commissar is unquestionably one of the most import and and compelling films of the Soviet era. Based on a short story by Vasily Grossman...This book is the first companion to the film. It recounts the film's plot and turbulent production history, and it also offers a close analysis of the artistic vision of its director, Aleksandr Askoldov ..."--Back cover.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-67).
- ISBN:
- 9781783207060
- 178320706X
- OCLC:
- 944087187
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