{"product_id":"the-cinema-of-vctor-erice-linda-c-ehrlich-9780810858848","title":"The Cinema of V兤tor Erice: An Open Window, Revised Edition","description":"To coincide with the recent DVD release of \u003ci\u003eThe Spirit of the Beehive\u003c\/i\u003e, this paperback collection of essays focuses on the work of acclaimed Spanish director, V兤tor Erice. Originally published in hardcover under the title \u003ci\u003eAn Open Window\u003c\/i\u003e, this expanded edition draws on original essays, reprints, and new translations from an international group of writers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this edition are four essays from noted film scholars--including editor Linda C. Ehrlich--as well as three added essays from the filmmaker himself. Both the original and new material provide a deeper appreciation of Erice's three feature-length films--\u003ci\u003eThe Spirit of the Beehive\u003c\/i\u003e [\u003ci\u003eEl esp叝itu de la colmena\u003c\/i\u003e] (1973), \u003ci\u003eEl Sur\u003c\/i\u003e (1982), and \u003ci\u003eDream of Light\u003c\/i\u003e [aka \u003ci\u003eThe Quince Tree Sun, El sol del membrillo\u003c\/i\u003e] (1992), as well as his shorter works, including his most recent accomplishment, \u003ci\u003eLa morte rouge\u003c\/i\u003e (2006). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis anthology examines the aesthetic, historical, and sociological forces at work in Erice's films and includes an extensive interview with the director. This broad array of writings provides insight into not only three unforgettable films, but also into twentieth-century Spanish society, as well as world cinema. \u003ci\u003eThe Cinema of V兤tor Erice: An Open Window\u003c\/i\u003e will serve as an important resource to measure the career of this director who--along with Buel, Saura, and Almodar--has helped show the world the creative range of Spanish cinema. With additional essays, translations, and illustrations, this paperback edition explores new avenues of expression pursued by one of the most poetic of modern filmmakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Linda C. Ehrlich\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0810858843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780810858848\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scarecrow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.41h x 5.56w x 0.99d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2007 pg. 245","brand":"Linda C. Ehrlich","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44059799912703,"sku":"9780810858848","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7108ae21-f68b-4d87-a2d5-64d6c813069a.jpg?v=1685060409","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-cinema-of-vctor-erice-linda-c-ehrlich-9780810858848","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}