Peter Brunette Livres

The Cambridge Film Classics series explores classic films through the lens of "new auteurism," emphasizing the intricate interplay of various forces in filmmaking. Each volume focuses on a specific director, offering insights into their life and career, along with critical essays analyzing key films and a comprehensive filmography. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of the director's impact on cinema and the broader cultural context of their work.

Analyzes the theatrical releases of Austrian film director Michael Haneke, including The White Ribbon, winner of the 2009 Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Exploring the intersection of Jacques Derrida's philosophical ideas and film theory, this work argues for a reevaluation of cinema's role in media and information sciences. Brunette and Wills critique the neglect of Derrida in film studies, offering insights into his concepts of "Writing" and their relevance to film analysis. They provide a detailed critique of contemporary assumptions, analyze Truffaut's and Lynch's films through a radical reading lens, and redefine cinema in relation to Derrida's overlooked work, The Post Card, emphasizing a new technological perspective.