The Limits of Auteurism: Case Studies in the Critically Constructed New Hollywood

Exploring the New Hollywood era of the late 1960s and early 1970s, this book critiques the romanticized view of this transformative period in cinema. It delves into the stylistic boldness and thematic complexity often celebrated, while questioning the prevailing notion of auteurism and the directorial freedom associated with it. Through its analysis, the work seeks to provide a more nuanced understanding of this pivotal time in film history.