WHAT MAKES A CULT FILMMAKER? Whether pioneering in their craft, fiercely and undeniably unique, or critically divisive,cult filmmakers come in all shapes and guises. Some gain instant fame, others instant notoriety, and more still remain anonymous until a chance change in fashion sees their work propelled into the limelight. In this nifty little book, Ian Haydn-Smith handpicks a selection of brilliant directors you should know fromindustry heavyweightslikeTim BurtonandDavid Lynch,to thestrange and surreal imaginingsofAlejandro JodorowskyandAna Lily Amirpour. Discover the minds behind such beloved features asMelancholia,Easy Rider,Lost in Translationand more. From little knowns with small, devout followings, to superstars walking the red carpet, each is special in their individuality and their ability toinspire, antagonise and delight.Cult Filmmakersis an essential addition to any film buffs archive, as well as an entertaining introductionto theweird and wonderful world of cinema. Also in the series: Cult Artists, Cult Musicians + Cult WritersThe filmmakers: Ana Lily Amirpour, Kenneth Anger, Gregg Araki, Darren Aronofsky, Mario Bava, Kathryn Bigelow, Anna Biller, Lizzie Borden, Tim Burton, John Carpenter, Park Chan-Wook, Benjamin Christensen, Vera Chytilova, Sofia Coppola, Roger Corman, Alex Cox, David Cronenberg, Claire Denis, Amat Escalante, Abel Ferrara, Georges Franju, Lucio Fulci, Terry Gilliam, Lucile Hadzihalilovic, Dennis Hopper, King Hu, Jim Jarmusch, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Harmony Korine, Barbara Loden, David Lynch, Guy Maddin, Russ Meyer, Oscar Micheaux, Takashi Miike, Gaspar Noe, Gordon Parks, George A. Romero, Ken Russell, Susan Seidelman, Seijun Suzuki, Larisa Shepitko, Quentin Tarantino, Melvin van Peebles, Lars von Trier, John Waters, Nicolas Winding Refn, Edward D. Wood Jr., Brian Yuzna.
Discover the iconic personalities behind cult classic films, from David Lynch and Roger Corman to Sofia Coppola, Gordon Parks, John Waters, and more.
Whether pioneering in their craft, fiercely unique, or critically divisive, cult filmmakers come in all shapes and guises. Some gain instant fame or notoriety while many others remain anonymous until a cultural shift propels their work into the limelight.
In Cult Filmmakers, Ian Haydn-Smith picks a selection of brilliant directors you should know-from industry heavyweights like Tim Burton and David Lynch, to brilliant but lesser-known auteurs such as Alejandro Jodorowsky and Ana Lily Amirpour. With biographical background and critical insight, you'll discover the minds behind such beloved features as Melancholia, Easy Rider, Lost in Translation and more.
Featuring:
- Ana Lily Amirpour
- Darren Aronofsky
- John Carpenter
- Park Chan-Wook
- David Cronenberg
- Terry Gilliam
- Dennis Hopper
- Jim Jarmusch
- Harmony Korine
- Russ Meyer
- Gaspar Noe
- Quentin Tarantino
- Melvin van Peebles
- Lars von Trier, John Waters
- And many others
