Essay Cinema in the Digital Era

by James Slaymaker

This book explores the impact of digital technology on the essay film in the early 21st century, arguing that the cinematic essay has been associated with technological evolution throughout its history. The author considers the output of four towering figures in essay filmmaking: Harun Farocki, Chris Marker, Chantal Akerman and Jean-Luc Godard, and explores the ways in which these directors utilise aesthetic strategies, editing techniques, and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031740416
• ISBN13: 9783031740411
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 271 Pages