Movies of the Sixties is an expansive and definitive chronicle of one of the most transformative decades in cinematic history. By 1960, the film industry faced mounting pressure from the rise of television and shifting global cultural tides, sparking a revolution that forever altered the art of film-making. This volume captures that evolution, from the birth of the French "New Wave" and the emergence of "Angry Young" British directors to the cinematic awakening of Latin America and the Far East.
Readers are treated to detailed insights into iconic films such as Psycho, West Side Story, and Easy Rider, alongside profiles of the era’s most influential stars and visionary directors—from Wayne and Newman to Godard and Truffaut. Featuring 700 illustrations, this book serves as an informative and visually rich survey of the developments, achievements, and socio-political shifts that defined world cinema from 1960 to 1969. Whether analysing the rise of the megamovie or the raw spontaneity of cinéma-vérité, this essential reference work explains how movies were never quite the same after the Sixties.
Used (good, see images, some cover wear and handwritten dedication) ISBN 0856135224
