Title:
The art of filmmaking. Directors [DVD video] : life behind the camera
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Edition:
Collector's ed.
Publication Information:
[Riverview, FL] : Media Entertainment, Inc. ; New York, NY : First Run Features, [2011], c2006.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (240 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
Made in cooperation with the American Film Institute, this set features thirty-three legendary directors discussing the art of filmmaking in intimate detail, drawing on their in-depth knowledge drawn from their own careers in films. Culled from over 300 hours of interviews, this presentation is interactive, allowing instant access to a single director, or to an entire topic involving all directors. Also included are film clips, interviews with guest actors and industry veterans, and biographies and interesting facts about each director.
General Note:
Title from container and disc surface.
Originally released separately in 2006.
Performers:
Directors (in alphabetical order) Robert Altman, Robert Benton, Tim Burton, James Cameron, Chris Columbus, Wes Craven, Cameron Crowe, Frank Darabont, Jonathan Demme, Richard Donner, Clint Eastwood, Nora Ephron, William Friedkin, Terry Gilliam, Ron Howard, Lawrence Kasdan, Spike Lee, Barry Levinson, George Lucas, David Lynch, Adrian Lyne, Garry Marshall, Penny Marshall, Sydney Pollack, Rob Reiner, Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Bryan Singer, Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, Robert Zemeckis, David Zucker.
Contents:
Disc 1 Part one: Everyone has to start somewhere -- The art of writing and choosing scripts -- The care and feeding of actors -- Your cinematographer is your best friend -- Credits (103 min.); Special features: Filmographies and interesting facts [text feature].
Disc 2 Part two: One of their most compelling films -- It's their opinion -- Will the industry survive? -- Long after they are gone -- Credits (108 min.).
Technical Details:
DVD, NTSC.
Language:
English
Audience:
No rating available.