The Cinema of ALex De La Iglesia

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Cinema of ALex De La Iglesia
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andy Willis
By (author) Nuria Triana-Toribio
By (author) Peter Buse
Index by Chantal Hamil
SeriesSpanish and Latin-American Filmmakers
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreIndividual film directors and film-makers
ISBN/Barcode 9780719071362
ClassificationsDewey:791.430233092
Audience
Further/Higher Education
Illustrations Illustrations, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 31 March 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The first book in English about Alex de la Iglesia, critically acclaimed former protege of Pedro Almodovar, and one of the highest grossing directors in Spain and Latin America. De la Iglesia's cinema is representative of a new generation of Spanish and European directors who combine avant-garde strategies with forms such as comedy and horror. -- .

Author Biography

Peter Buse is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Salford. Nuria Triana-Toribio is Senior Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Manchester. Andrew Willis is Senior Lecturer in Media and Performance at the University of Salford -- .