A fully revised and updated study of Peter Weir - Australia's most important film director. His films have had a major impact, both in terms of the Australian film industry ("Picnic at Hanging Rock", "The Cars That Ate Paris", and "Gallipoli") and as the work of an innovative auteur working within the confines of the Hollywood system ("Witness", "Dead Poets Society", "Fearless", and "The Truman Show"). Rayner illustrates how Peter Weir brings a consistent vision to his films, no matter how disparate their subject matter - ...
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A fully revised and updated study of Peter Weir - Australia's most important film director. His films have had a major impact, both in terms of the Australian film industry ("Picnic at Hanging Rock", "The Cars That Ate Paris", and "Gallipoli") and as the work of an innovative auteur working within the confines of the Hollywood system ("Witness", "Dead Poets Society", "Fearless", and "The Truman Show"). Rayner illustrates how Peter Weir brings a consistent vision to his films, no matter how disparate their subject matter - and how he uses his "outsider" status in the American film industry to his advantage.
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Good. No dustjacket. Dark marks/scratches to cover, some knocks to edges & small tear to top of spine. Some marks/nicks to textblock edges. Content excellent. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations.
