- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Verso Books (18 Feb 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0860914976
- ISBN-13: 978-0860914976
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 20.3 x 1.9 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,246,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This text examines the work of Pedro Almodovar, the Spanish director whose nine features to date include the comedy, "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988), the S & M melodrama, "Tie me up! Tie me down!" (1990) and the family romance, "High Heels" (1991). This study argues not only that Almodovar is a highly skilled manipulator of cinematic form, but also that his films raise important questions - of gender, nationality and sexuality - which demand a serious response from their audience. "Desire Unlimited" offers analyses derived from recent feminist, gay and postmodern theory.
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Paul Julian Smith is Professor of Spanish and Head of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Cambridge University. His previous books include Vision Machines: Cinema, Literature and Sexuality in Spain and Cuba, 1983-1993 and The Moderns: Time, Space and Subjectivity in Contemporary Spanish Culture
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All About Almodovar
6 Jun 2002
Format:Paperback
Simply the greatest Spanish film director since Luis Bunuel, Pedro Almodovar reigns as one of the best filmmakers in the world. Somewhat a cross between John Waters and Gus Van Sant, Pedro's films have won acclaim throughout the world, especially at major film festivals such as Cannes and Venice.
"Desire Unlimited" by Paul Julian Smith covers all of Almodovar's films from his first major film "Pepi, Luci, Bom, y Otras Chicas del Monton" to his Academy-Award winning film, "Todo Sobre Mi Madre." Summarizing each film in its' own chapter, Smith gives the reader a summary of the plot and commentary on the film's characters, storyline, and locations to further educate readers more about Almodovar's methods. Smith does a great job in discussing each film, especially due to his citations of commentary and critiques from various periodicals throughout the world.
Beautifully designed, this book is not only a treat to Almodovar fans worldwide, but also it is a must have for any serious film student/buff who wants to know the forces of creativity from a non-American director. While American directors are often subjected to edits and story rewrites due to big studio contracts and concerns, Almodovar and his film company, El Deseo, do not have to answer to anyone, giving him total control over his films.
Truly a genius, Almodovar gets the respect he deserves in this book. I highly recommend this book to all who love Almodovar's unique, campy style. It makes great reading any day of the year.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
The only book on Almodovar you'll need
12 Dec 2001
Format:Paperback
There are lots of books on Almodovar and most of them are either very superficial or too darned academic. This one hits the spot very nicely. It's a chatty, engaged and thoroughly researched book, packed with information and challenging analysis. Sometimes it's a bit obscure but mostly it's the book Almodovar's films deserve. Highly recommended.
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Great For Those Who Are Discovering Almodovar
12 Jun 2010
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"Desire Unlimited: The Cinema of Pedro Almodovar" will satisfy those that are new to the color films of Almodovar, or those that are die-hard fans (Of which I have been since I first saw "Matador" back in the late 80's. It provides deep insight into his films and the underlying message in each film he's made. If you want to take a dip in his works, then this is where you should start. It's worth every penny spent.
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