Jean-Pierre Melville: An American in Paris

Jean-Pierre Melville: An American in Paris

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Book Description
This first major study of Jean-Pierre Melville in the English language discusses the artistic value of the films in their context and the director's love of American culture from which he derived his name, his sartorial style of Stetson has and dark glasses.

About the Author
Ginette Vincendeau is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Warwick. She is the author or editor of numerous publications including The Encyclopedia of European Cinema, Stars and Stardom in French Cinema, Pépé le Moko, and (with Alastair Phillips), the forthcoming Journeys of Desire: European Actors in Hollywood.

Jean-Pierre Melville: An American in Paris,Ginette Vincendeau,BFI Publishing,0851709494,1917-1973,Criticism and interpretation,Europe - France,Film & Video - General,Melville, Jean-Pierre,,Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Pop Arts / Pop Culture

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