Hitchcock: Suspense, Humour and Tone (Distributed for the British Film Institute)

Explores the director's distinctive style and use of suspense, humor, and tone in such films as "Sabotage," "Notorious," "Psycho," "Shadow of a Doubt," and "The Birds." The author's treatment of the works of the most subtle of all film-makers analyzes the key elements of suspense, humour and tone across the whole of the director's career. Arguing that all three are central to our viewing experience the book aims to demonstrate how Hitchcock's integration of these elements is the key to his success as a filmmaker. Films such as "North by Northwest", "The Birds", "Shadow of a Doubt" and "Notorious" amongst others are examined in detail. The book discusses the idea of the director as a sabateur and the importance of the avoidance of cliche in Hitchcock's narrative This study of Hitchcock's films analyses the key elements of suspense, humour and tone across the whole of the director's career. All three are central to our viewing experience, andtheir integration was key to Hitchcock's success Looking back upon his English film Sabotage (1936) in later years, Hitchcock frequently took the opportunity to criticise his handling of its central bomb scene. Susan Smith. Filmography: P. [156]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [157]-160) And Index. En gennemgang af Alfred Hitchcoks film