
Alphaville
French Film Guide
Chris Darke(Author)
I.B. Tauris (Publisher)
Published on 4. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-85043-986-8 (ISBN)
Description
First book in any language to focus on Alphaville, published on the 40th anniversary of its release Uses new interviews with Godard's main collaborators on the film to reveal new aspects Explores its multiple influences, on 'Blade Runner', for example, or 'Code 46' 2005 is the fortieth anniversary of Alphaville's release and there's also a major reassessment of Godard under way. So this is an ideal moment to publish this, the first ever full appraisal of Godard's highly influential classic of sci-fi noir. Chris Darke writes about how, working without sets, special effects, or even a script, Godard made a dystopian vision of a technocratic future city. He explores the film's unique combination of genres and styles, its remarkable creation the secret agent Lemmy Caution, and uses his new interviews with the director's collaborators to chronicle the film's production. He also relates Alphaville to Godard's later work, setting it in the context of his wider career and of its influence on other filmmakers and artists.
Reviews / Votes
'Darke's book is as timely as it is superlatively written and researched... as entertaining and pleasurable to read as it is incisive.' - Time Out 'Darke brilliantly shows how this is much more than science-fiction fantasy.' - Financial Times 'Illuminating... Darke's absorbing meditations never fail to engross. It is a style born of the poetry of Orpheus, not the logic of Alpha 60... a downright pleasure to read.'- Film InternationalFILM INTERNATIONALDarke's musings on Alphaville prove both enlightening and a downright pleasure to read.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
192 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85043-986-8 (9781850439868)
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Person
Chris Darke is a film critic, writing for 'The Independent', 'Cahiers du Cinema', 'Sight and Sound' and others. He is the author of 'Light Readings' (2000).