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David Mamet

    30 novembre 1947

    David Mamet est un auteur américain célèbre pour ses dialogues vifs, concis et souvent crus, marqués par une formulation unique et stylisée. Ses œuvres explorent en profondeur les thèmes de la masculinité, examinant la condition humaine à travers un langage percutant et des modes d'expression non conventionnels. L'écriture de Mamet se caractérise par un réalisme distinct et brut qui attire le public et les lecteurs dans des conflits captivants et des dilemmes moraux. Sa contribution au théâtre et au cinéma modernes réside dans son examen sans complaisance du monde.

    David Mamet
    True and False
    Theatre
    Five Cities of Refuge: Weekly Reflections on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
    Mamet Plays. Vol.5
    The Untouchables
    Lacombe. Cinema, Theater.
    • Lacombe Cinema / Theater rassemble pour la première fois les portraits de la photographe française Brigitte Lacombe. C'est son amour des acteurs, metteurs en scène et écrivains que retrace cette fabuleuse rétrospective en images, de 1975 à aujourd'hui. On y retrouve la plupart des grandes figures du cinéma et du théâtre, de Meryl Streep à Jean-Luc Godard, saisis avec personnalité et intelligence. Comme aucun autre photographe contemporain, Brigitte Lacombe révèle ses sujets sous un regard vrai et intime. Davantage que des portraits de célébrités, ces photographies constituent des documents aussi fascinants que révélateurs des personnalités et des œuvres qui ont marqué le dernier quart du siècle. Portraits, moments intimes et reportages en coulisses sont présentés dans cette monographie : Cary Grant prenant des photographies, François Truffaut chez lui fumant une cigarette, Federico Fellini filmant de sous une table, Steven Spielberg allongé après avoir achevé Les Dents de la mer, Kevin Kline se dissimulant sous les draps, Julia Roberts, vulnérable et directe, John Malkovich fixant intensément l'objectif, Daniel Day-Lewis riant avec Arthur Miller, Jeanne Moreau lumineuse icône, Leonardo DiCaprio au seuil de l'âge adulte - tous sans apprêt ni artifice.

      Lacombe. Cinema, Theater.
    • A collection of outstanding plays from one of America's greatest playwrights. Boston marriage: David Mamet conquers new territory with this droll comedy of errors set in a Victorian drawing-room. Anna and Claire are two bantering, scheming ladies of fashion who have long lived together on the fringes of upper-class society. Anna has just become the mistress of a wealthy man, from whom she has received an enormous emerald and an income to match. Claire, meanwhile, is infatuated with a respectable young lady and wants to enlist the jealous Anna's help for an assignation. Faustus: A modern retelling of the classic tale of pride, folly and the ultimate wager. Faustus has it all - fame, success, a loving family. But a careless pact with a beguiling magician threatens everything. In language, scope and theatrical sensibility, Faustus represents a big departure for Mamet, melding resplendent language and metaphysics in an eerie and moving retelling of the tragedy of Doctor Faustus. Romance: Wildly humorous and often gob-smackingly outrageous, Romance is an uproarious courtroom farce, which lampoons the American judicial system and exposes the hypocrisy surrounding personal prejudices and political correctness

      Mamet Plays. Vol.5
    • Theatre

      • 176pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      4,0(14)Évaluer

      Calls for nothing less than the death of the director and the end of acting theory. This title is suitable for students, teacher, and directors, who crave a blast of fresh air in a world that can be insular and fearful of change.

      Theatre
    • True and False

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture
      4,0(83)Évaluer

      The Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, director and teacher has written a blunt, unsparingly honest guide to acting. He leaves no aspect of acting untouched: how to judge the role, approach the part, work with the playwright; True and False slaughters a wide range of sacred cows and yet offers an invaluable guide to the acting profession.

      True and False
    • A young delinquent is on trial for the murder of his aggressive father. The judge has directed the jury to find the boy guilty if there is no reasonable doubt. Eleven of the jurors declare there is no reasonable doubt, but one of them, while far from convinced of the boy's innocence, feels that some of the evidence against him has been ambiguous. At the end of a long afternoon he wins, all the others round to his view.

      Twelve Angry Men
    • The Secret Knowledge

      On the Dismantling of American Culture

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      4,0(36)Évaluer

      Focusing on politics, David Mamet explores the complexities and controversies surrounding the political landscape. Known for his influential presence across various creative fields, he brings his distinctive perspective to political discourse, challenging conventional views and provoking thought on key issues.

      The Secret Knowledge
    • Mamet Plays: 4

      • 200pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      3,9(22)Évaluer

      This anthology showcases a selection of remarkable plays by a renowned American playwright, highlighting their distinctive voice and innovative storytelling. The collection offers insight into the themes and characters that define their work, reflecting the playwright's impact on American theater. Each play presents a unique exploration of human experiences, making this compilation an essential read for theater enthusiasts and those interested in the evolution of dramatic literature.

      Mamet Plays: 4
    • The Anarchist

      • 68pages
      • 3 heures de lecture
      2,5(2)Évaluer

      The narrative centers on a fierce confrontation between two women as they navigate complex themes of freedom, power, and religion, showcasing Mamet's hallmark sharp dialogue and verbal sparring. Drawing inspiration from Harold Pinter, the play delves into the intricacies of human motives and the pursuit of wealth. Premiering on Broadway in Fall 2012, it features notable performances by Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, adding to the play's dynamic exploration of its themes.

      The Anarchist