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The Magic Lantern: An Autobiography,New
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When A Film Is Not A Document, It Is A Dream. . . . At The Editing Table, When I Run The Strip Of Film Through, Frame By Frame, I Still Feel That Dizzy Sense Of Magic Of My Childhood. Bergman, Who Has Conveyed This Heady Sense Of Wonder And Vision To Moviegoers For Decades, Traces His Lifelong Love Affair With Film In His Breathtakingly Visual Autobiography, The Magic Lantern.More Grand Mosaic Than Linear Account, Bergmans Vignettes Trace His Life From A Rural Swedish Childhood Through His Work In Theater To Hollywoods Golden Age, And A Tumultuous Romantic History That Includes Five Wives And More Than A Few Mistresses. Throughout, Bergman Recounts His Life In A Series Of Deeply Personal Flashbacks That Document Some Of The Most Important Moments In Twentiethcentury Filmmaking As Well As The Private Obsessions Of The Man Behind Them. Ambitious In Scope Yet Sensitively Wrought, The Magic Lantern Is A Window To The Mind Of One Of Our Eras Great Geniuses.[Bergman] Has Found A Way To Show The Souls Landscape . . . . Many Gripping Revelations.New York Times Book Reviewjoan Tates Translation Of This Book Has Delicacy And True Pitch . . . The Magic Lantern Is As Personal And Penetrating As A Bergman Film, Wry, Shadowy, Austere.New Republic[Bergman] Keeps Returning To His Past, Reassessing It, Distilling Its Meaning, Offering It To His Audiences In Dazzling New Shapes.New York Timeswhat Bergman Does Relate, Particularly His Tangled Relationships With His Parents, Is Not Only Illuminating But Quite Moving. No Tellall Book This One, But Revealing In Ways That Much Longer And Allegedly Franker Books Are Not.Library Journal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Magic Lantern: An Autobiography'? A: The main theme of 'The Magic Lantern' is Ingmar Bergman's reflections on his life and career in film, exploring the artistry of filmmaking and his personal experiences that shaped him as a director.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Magic Lantern'? A: The author of 'The Magic Lantern: An Autobiography' is Ingmar Bergman, a renowned filmmaker known for his influential works in cinema.
- Q: What is the publication date of this autobiography? A: The publication date of 'The Magic Lantern' is May 15, 2007.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Magic Lantern' contain? A: The book contains 314 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Magic Lantern' considered a linear autobiography? A: No, 'The Magic Lantern' is described more as a grand mosaic than a linear account, featuring vignettes that capture significant moments in Bergman's life.
- Q: What genre does 'The Magic Lantern' belong to? A: The book belongs to the genre of Performing Arts, specifically focusing on film and theater.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in film history? A: Yes, 'The Magic Lantern' is suitable for anyone interested in film history, as it documents important moments in twentieth-century filmmaking through Bergman's personal experiences.
- Q: What makes 'The Magic Lantern' a unique autobiography? A: Its unique approach lies in its artistic narrative style, offering personal insights and reflections rather than a straightforward chronological account.
- Q: Who translated 'The Magic Lantern' into English? A: The book was translated into English by Joan Tate, who is noted for maintaining the delicacy and true pitch of Bergman's writing.