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Making Movies
by Sidney Lumet

Making Movies
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Author: Sidney Lumet
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-03-19
ISBN: 0679756604
Number of pages: 218
Publisher: Vintage

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Book Review: The ultimate book about making movies
Summary: 5 Stars

This book by American film director Sydney Lumet is an entertaining and insightful account on the film making process. In a mixture of wit and information Lumet successfully describes the fascinating role of the film director. Using a number of his own films as examples, he guides the reader through the entire film production process - from the first idea to the premiere. Filled with wonderful quotations and anecdotes this book is a real gem and and essential for film students, cinema lovers and anyone interested in the way movies work.
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