Other Hollywood Renaissance

The Hollywood Renaissance of the late 1960s was influenced by international art cinema, but critical study has focused on principal auteurs, overlooking many established and emerging directors. This book provides a revisionist account of the period, discussing and memorializing twenty-four directors of note who have not yet been given a proper place in the larger history of the period.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2020
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

The late 1960s saw a significant shift in the Hollywood film industry, marked by the collapse of the classic studio system and a production trend influenced by international art cinema. This period, known as the Hollywood Renaissance, reflected a newfound self-consciousness in the US about the national film patrimony. However, the critical study of this period has often focused on a select group of principal auteurs, neglecting the contributions of numerous established and emerging directors who played a crucial role in the era's most innovative and artistically successful releases. To address this imbalance, this book offers a revisionist account of the late 1960s and 1970s auteurism, highlighting the work of twenty-four directors who have not received the recognition they deserve in the broader history of the period. These directors include Hal Ashby, John Frankenheimer, Mike Nichols, and Joan Micklin Silver, among others. By expanding the scope of auteurism to include these figures, this book aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the creative resurgence that occurred during this time. The inclusion of these directors is not only appropriate but also necessary in light of the challenges posed by the emergence and flourishing of new media in the field of cinema studies. By re-evaluating the role of these directors and their contributions, we can gain a deeper appreciation of the evolution of Hollywood and its impact on the broader cultural landscape.

Weight: 766g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474442640