Speaking the Language of Desire: The Films of Carl Dreyer

Although Carl Dreyer is universally acknowledged to be one of the supreme masters of world cinema, it is one of the oddities of film history that beyond The Passion of Joan of Arc, his works have seldom had the general recognition that they undeniable deserve. This book is an attempt to bring his films to the awareness of contemporary filmgoers everywhere. The author argues that the key to an understanding of Dryers work is to be found in an appreciation of his distinctive style.Carney, Raymond is the author of 'Speaking the Language of Desire: The Films of Carl Dreyer' with ISBN 9780521378079 and ISBN 0521378079.