{"product_id":"the-films-of-fred-schepisi-paperback","title":"The Films of Fred Schepisi - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred Schepisi is one of the crucial names associated with the revival of the Australian film industry in the 1970s. \u003ci\u003eThe Films of Fred Schepisi\u003c\/i\u003e traces the lead-up to his critical successes in feature filmmaking, via his earlier award-winning success as a producer in advertising commercials in the 1960s and the setting up of his own company. Unlike some directors, he derived from this experience a sure sense of the commercial aspects of filmmaking, as well as its aesthetic considerations. The volume also considers stories of his early education in a Catholic seminary, which he drew on in his semiautobiographical film, \u003ci\u003eThe Devil's Playground\u003c\/i\u003e, the success of which launched him as an exciting new feature director. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The volume expands on Schepisi's success story to chart his development as a director in demand in other countries, notably in the US and the UK, as well as continuing to make major films in Australia. Brian McFarlane argues that Schepisi's career is symptomatic of Australian directors who have made their presences felt on the international stage. Whereas other key directors of the Australian film revival, such as Peter Weir and Bruce Beresford, have been the subject of book-length critical studies, Schepisi's career has not to-date been so explored. McFarlane takes a critical account of Schepisi's film output--including such standouts as \u003ci\u003eThe Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlenty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRoxanne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSix Degrees of Separation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMr. Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLast Orders\u003c\/i\u003e--and he augments analysis with interviews with the director. By discussing the production histories and both critical and popular receptions, McFarlane's study shines a new light on Schepisi's work and his rise to prominence in the global film industry.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of English at Monash University, Melbourne. He is compiler, editor, and chief author of \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of British Film\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710893814067,"sku":"9781496835307","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/d1lFVENncnV1b0d0OXRMc1NGWWpjdz09.webp?v=1763503231","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-films-of-fred-schepisi-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}