The Cinematic Language of Theo Angelopoulos

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Beginning with his first film Reconstruction, released in 1970, Theo Angelopoulos’s notoriously complex cinematic language has long explored Greece’s contemporary history and questioned European culture and society. The Cinematic Language of Theo Angelopoulos offers a detailed study and critical discussion of the acclaimed filmmaker’s cinematic aesthetics as they developed over his career, exploring different styles through which Greek and European history, identity, and loss have been visually articulated throughout his oeuvre, as well as his impact on both European and global cinema. Dedication Contents Acknowledgements Note on the Transliteration Introduction. Prolegomena to Theo Angelopoulos’ Life and Filmmaking 1. Life and Works 2. The Life of Films 3. The Construction of Theo Angelopoulos’ Cinematic Language Conclusion. Final Words Photo Essay. Transformations of the Gaze in Theo Angelopoulos’ Films Filmography References Index