BFI Film Classics
D. A. Miller
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BFI Film Classics
by D. A. Miller
Published
2022
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pages
128
ISBN-13
9781839024733
Description
"On its release in 1963, Federico Fellini's 8 1/2 shocked audiences around the world with its sheer auteurist gall. Whether attacked for self-indulgence or extolled for self-consciousness, 8 1/2 became the paradigm of personal film-making, and numerous directors, including Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen and Bruce LaBruce, paid homage to it in their own work." "Now that 8 1/2's conceit is less shocking, D. A. Miller argues, we can see more clearly how tentative, even timid, Fellini's ground-breaking incarnation always was. Guido is a perfect blank, or is trying his best to seem one. By his own admission he doesn't even have an artistic or social statement to offer: 'I have nothing to say, but I want to say it anyway.' 8 1/2's deepest commitment is not to this man (who is never quite 'all there') or to his message (which is lacking entirely) but to its own flamboyant manner. The enduring timeliness of 8 1/2 lies, Miller suggests, in its aggressive shirking of the shame that falls on the man - and the artist - who fails his appointed social responsibilities." --Book Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in BFI Film Classics?
This edition of BFI Film Classics has approximately 128 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read BFI Film Classics?
For most readers, BFI Film Classics typically takes between 2h 40m and 1h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 32,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 32,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of BFI Film Classics?
The estimated word count for BFI Film Classics is approximately 32,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of BFI Film Classics?
BFI Film Classics was written by D. A. Miller.
When was BFI Film Classics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2022. The original work may have been published on a different date.