Nothing Happens by Ivone Margulies

Nothing Happens by Ivone Margulies

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Through films that alternate between containment, order, and symmetry on the one hand, and obsession, explosiveness, and a lack of control on the other, Chantal Akerman has gained a reputation as one of the most significant filmmakers working today. This title presents the study of this influential avant-garde Belgian filmmaker.

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Nothing Happens by Ivone Margulies

Through films that alternate between containment, order, and symmetry on the one hand, and obsession, explosiveness, and a lack of control on the other, Chantal Akerman has gained a reputation as one of the most significant filmmakers working today. This title presents the study of this influential avant-garde Belgian filmmaker.
“A fine writer and a skilled and gifted critic, Margulies offers many new insights into Akerman’s important workThe readings of Akerman’s films—in particular the contextualization of the work in a wider range of frameworks—are excellent. An impressive book.”—Judith Mayne, Ohio State University
“A significant and original contribution, not just to Akerman scholarship, but to film studies generally.”—David James, University of Southern California

Ivone Margulies is Associate Professor in the Department of Film & Media at Hunter College of the City University of New York.

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ISBN 13 9780822317234
ISBN 10 0822317230
Title Nothing Happens
Author Ivone Margulies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Duke University Press
Year published 1996-02-09
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.