Murnau,

by Illustrated With Black And White Photographs (contributor)

Only twelve of F. W. Murnau's twenty-one films survive, and of those several are in a very incomplete state. But they include some of the enduring masterpieces of the cinema, among them The Last Laugh, Nosferatu, Sunrise, and Tabu. Lotte H. Eisner's famous study, first published in France eight years ago, is in part a critical interpretation, containing first-hand accounts of his working methods and detailed analysis of his films. For this first English-language edition the text has been extensively revised and expanded (two lost films have come to light since publication of the French edition and several riddles have been solved); and the complete script of Nosferatu, with Murnau's own working notes and alterations, has been included.

Genres: Film

286 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1964

Reviews

[Maxim K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Еще одна великолепная книга знаменитого издательства. Киноманам и сочувствующим обязательна к прочтению (и покупке, книга прекрасно издана, отличная бумага, много фотографий — не пожалеете).

[Raff · Rating 2 out of 5]

Il lavoro di Murnau viene decostruito fino ad essere reso un mestiere come un altro. In storie che hanno così tanto da raccontare è inutile scrivere pagine e pagine che parlano di luci, inquadrature, movimenti di macchina. Sì ok, la regia e tutto il resto ma dov'è l'analisi del cuore dei film? Dove sono i significati nascosti? Perché l'omosessualità di Murnau viene quasi detta con imbarazzo mentre tutte le altre cose della sua vita (anche le più inutili) vengono approfondite e nemmeno servono a capire i suoi film? Piccole parti molto interessanti perse in un mare di descrizioni di ogni singola inquadratura che proprio me l'hanno abboffata!

[ouliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

i don't support royalty but f.w. murnau is my king

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was high time to deal with one of the most enigmatic movie directors ever. In this excellent non-fiction biography by a film critic you'll read about his childhood, the early films, screenwriters, are on set with Murnau, wonder about two rediscovered films, wonder about the riddle of Nosferatu. There are many great black and white photos and movie stills inside. Furthermore the critic shines a light on his lost films (only 12 of his 21 films survived), the last German films, the American debut, his premature death and in the last chapter his own copy of Nosferatu. Extremely informative and compelling. For everyone who has watched Nosferatu and wants to know more about it's director a must read. Highly recommended!

[Olivia Caciuleanu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kinda sigma, ngl.