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Focusing on the groundbreaking career of Otto Preminger, this biography explores his role as a pioneering independent producer-director in Hollywood. He tackled significant social issues like drug addiction and homosexuality, challenging censorship and the Hollywood Production Code with films that featured adult themes. Known for his film noir classics, Preminger's work marked a shift from studio dominance to a more decentralized filmmaking landscape. Chris Fujiwara's insightful narrative delves into both Preminger's public persona and the complexities of his filmography.
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The World and Its Double, Chris Fujiwara
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The World and Its Double
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Chris Fujiwara
- Publisher
- Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3PL
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 520
- ISBN13
- 9780865479951
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the groundbreaking career of Otto Preminger, this biography explores his role as a pioneering independent producer-director in Hollywood. He tackled significant social issues like drug addiction and homosexuality, challenging censorship and the Hollywood Production Code with films that featured adult themes. Known for his film noir classics, Preminger's work marked a shift from studio dominance to a more decentralized filmmaking landscape. Chris Fujiwara's insightful narrative delves into both Preminger's public persona and the complexities of his filmography.