Visionamento da película "Lost in Translation" (2003) de Sofia Coppola
2 Fevereiro 2022, 08:00 • Zuzanna Zarebska
Lost in Translation Dr GeoffKing (2010, Edinburgh University Press)
Elusive, subtle and atmospheric, Lost in Translation was one ofthe indie hits of 2004, earning widespread critical praise, awardsand success at the box office. But what was the basis of itsappeal and how exactly is the film marked as a distinctlyindependent work? This book, by a leading authority oncontemporary American indie cinema, provides an in-depthanalysis of the balance of more and less mainstream qualitiesoffered by the film at all levels, from industrial factors such as funding, marketing and release strategy to formal qualities suchas its low-key narrative structure and the impressionistic use ofimagery and music. Other issues examined in detail include therole of stardom, particularly the role of Bill Murray, thedistinctive 'auteur' contribution made by writer-director Sofia Coppola and the film's ambiguous relationship with the romanticcomedy genre. Textual and industrial analysis is alsosupplemented by consideration of online responses to the film that offer insights into the various ways in which it was eitherappreciated or rejected by viewers. Key Features * A uniqueattempt to pin down the precise nature of the film and its appealto viewers * A major contribution to our understanding of thecontemporary American indie film landscape * Written by a leading authority on American indie film.