John Boorman je anglický filmař a dlouholetý obyvatel Irska. Jeho díla se vyznačují vizuální podmanivostí a často se ponořují do hlubin lidské psychiky a morálních dilemat. Boorman se ve svých filmech zaměřuje na témata jako je střet civilizací, hledání identity a temnější stránky lidské povahy. Jeho jedinečný styl kombinuje syrový realismus s epickými vizemi, čímž divákům nabízí nezapomenutelný kinematografický zážitek.
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.