Paul Cronin Livres

An invaluable set of career-length interviews with the German genius hailed by François Truffaut as "the most important film director alive" Most of what we've heard about Werner Herzog is untrue. The sheer number of false rumors and downright lies disseminated about the man and his films is truly astonishing. Yet Herzog's body of work is one of the most important in postwar European cinema. His international breakthrough came in 1973 with Aguirre, The Wrath of God, in which Klaus Kinski played a crazed Conquistador. For The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, Herzog cast in the lead a man who had spent most of his life institutionalized, and two years later he hypnotized his entire cast to make Heart of Glass. He rushed to an explosive volcanic Caribbean island to film La Soufrière, paid homage to F. W. Murnau in a terrifying remake of Nosferatu, and in 1982 dragged a boat over a mountain in the Amazon jungle for Fitzcarraldo. More recently, Herzog has made extraordinary "documentary" films such as Little Dieter Needs to Fly. His place in cinema history is assured, and Paul Cronin's volume of dialogues provides a forum for Herzog's fascinating views on the things, ideas, and people that have preoccupied him for so many years.

Junior doctor Peter Lyle has been working at Manchester District General Hospital for just 7 months, quickly building a reputation for his thoroughness and ability as an anesthetist.When one of his patients goes into cardiac arrest and dies while Peter is on call, it sets in motion a chain of events which he could never have foreseen.Unable to rid his mind of the nagging doubts he had about the man’s death, Peter decides to check the recent files for a similar death. While poring over them after a meal with friends, he discovers that both patients had worked at the airport.And when a third patient dies and is also connected to Manchester Airport, Peter is convinced that this is more than just a coincidence and begins to dig deeper.But what starts as a concern for the welfare of patients, unexpectedly uncovers a deadly plot to smuggle weapons grade nuclear material to the Middle East. And now Peter has offered himself as the next potential victim of a dangerous group, who are prepared to kill for what they want and die for their beliefs.

The book explores the intersection of biblical events and scientific discoveries, particularly focusing on archaeological and DNA evidence. It delves into Moses's motivations for leading the Israelites into Canaan, revealing hidden messages in his writings. The author posits that the creation of gods and religions served as an early form of governance, with priests positioned as intermediaries between the divine and the populace, thereby wielding significant power over society.

The dialogue transcript captures the compelling conversations from the documentary film that explores a pivotal moment in history. It delves into themes of social change, activism, and the personal stories of those involved in the stirring events. By presenting raw and unfiltered dialogues, the transcript offers insight into the motivations and emotions of the participants, highlighting the significance of their experiences during a transformative period. This work serves as both a historical record and a powerful testament to the impact of collective action.

Amos Vogel was one of America's most innovative film historians and curators. An émigré from Austria who arrived in New York just before the Second World War, in 1947 he created Cinema 16, a pioneering film club aimed at audiences thirsty for work "that cannot be seen elsewhere," and in 1963 was instrumental in establishing the New York Film Festival. He later embarked on an ambitious teaching career, synthesizing decades of experience and directing his ideas towards students and, eventually, the wider public. In 1974 he published the culmination of his thoughts - along with an extraordinary collection of stills - in Film as a Subversive Art. On his death, the New York Times wrote that Vogel "exerted an influence on the history of film that few other non-filmmakers can claim." Be Sand, Not Oil is the first book about Vogel, and includes uncollected writings, an unpublished interview, and new essays documenting his never-ending quest for what Werner Herzog, his friend of many decades, has described as "adequate imagery."