The World of Jia Zhangke by Jean-Michel Frodon
Published by Film Desk Books, 2021
Sewn bound hardcover
First printing of 1,500 copies
267 pages
8x6 inches
Named 3rd best book of 2021 in Sight & Sound
A comprehensive look at the work of Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke by celebrated critic Jean-Michel Frodon. Includes an extensive in-depth interview with Jia, essays on each of his films, conversations with his main collaborators, including Zhao Tao, and a selection of his own writings.
Translated from the French by Sally Shafto. Foreword by Dudley Andrew. Afterword by Walter Salles.
“The World of Jia Zhangke is a rarity, for it comes from a sustained encounter of one of our greatest critics with one of our greatest directors. Thankfully both are still working at full tilt.”—Dudley Andrew
Published by Film Desk Books, 2021
Sewn bound hardcover
First printing of 1,500 copies
267 pages
8x6 inches
Named 3rd best book of 2021 in Sight & Sound
A comprehensive look at the work of Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke by celebrated critic Jean-Michel Frodon. Includes an extensive in-depth interview with Jia, essays on each of his films, conversations with his main collaborators, including Zhao Tao, and a selection of his own writings.
Translated from the French by Sally Shafto. Foreword by Dudley Andrew. Afterword by Walter Salles.
“The World of Jia Zhangke is a rarity, for it comes from a sustained encounter of one of our greatest critics with one of our greatest directors. Thankfully both are still working at full tilt.”—Dudley Andrew
Published by Film Desk Books, 2021
Sewn bound hardcover
First printing of 1,500 copies
267 pages
8x6 inches
Named 3rd best book of 2021 in Sight & Sound
A comprehensive look at the work of Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke by celebrated critic Jean-Michel Frodon. Includes an extensive in-depth interview with Jia, essays on each of his films, conversations with his main collaborators, including Zhao Tao, and a selection of his own writings.
Translated from the French by Sally Shafto. Foreword by Dudley Andrew. Afterword by Walter Salles.
“The World of Jia Zhangke is a rarity, for it comes from a sustained encounter of one of our greatest critics with one of our greatest directors. Thankfully both are still working at full tilt.”—Dudley Andrew
