Description
Lubitsch o la sátira romántica. Lubitsch: satire and romance.
Book Summary
This bilingual publication, edited for the retrospective dedicated to the filmmaker at the 2006 San Sebastian Film Festival, offers an in-depth analysis of Ernst Lubitsch's body of work. The reader will be able to follow the German director's trajectory and evaluate his legacy with greater precision, focusing on the unique fusion of satire and romance that defines his style. An essential study for understanding the evolution of classic cinema.
What is it about?
The book explores the figure of Ernst Lubitsch, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, through a detailed analysis of his filmography. The work examines how Lubitsch combined social satire with romanticism, creating an unmistakable style that left its mark on both Hollywood and European cinema. It addresses his creative stages, from his beginnings in German silent film to his consecration in the United States, offering keys to understanding his narrative technique, his use of humor, and his critical gaze on social conventions. The volume, presented in a bilingual edition (English and Spanish), allows for a chronological tracking of his career and a re-evaluation of his contribution to the seventh art.
Main Topics
- Analysis of Ernst Lubitsch's filmography, with an emphasis on his artistic evolution.
- Study of social and political satire in the context of classic cinema.
- Exploration of romanticism as a vehicle for critique and entertainment.
- Relationship between interwar European cinema and the Hollywood industry.
- The "Lubitsch touch" technique in narrative and mise-en-scène.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at film buffs, students, and film professionals interested in the history of the seventh art, as well as researchers and critics who wish to delve into the work of one of the great masters of cinematic comedy and satire. It is also of great value to followers of classic cinema and the romantic-satirical genre.
What this book offers
- A complete and contextualized vision of Ernst Lubitsch's trajectory, from his origins to his creative maturity.
- Keys to understanding the fusion between satire and romance, a hallmark of his style.
- Bilingual reference material (English and Spanish) that facilitates access for an international audience.
- An analytical tool to re-evaluate Lubitsch's influence on contemporary cinema.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Eithne O'Neill, Jean-Loup Bourget
- Publisher: Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts
- Language: English
- Subject: Films, Cinema, Film Theory and Criticism, Film Directors and Filmmakers, Film Industry
- Collection: Film Theory and History
- Binding: Other
- Publication Date: January 2006
- Number of pages: 372
- Weight: 1430 g
Editorial Review
A reference work for the academic study and appreciation of Lubitsch's cinema. Its bilingual approach and the timeliness of its publication, linked to a festival cycle, make it a valuable document for both specialists and enthusiasts seeking a more rigorous understanding of romantic satire in classic cinema. The combination of critical analysis and historical context establishes it as an essential read within the film theory and history collection.