The passion of Martin Scorsese
Subtitle: a critical study of the films
By: Annette Wernblad
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 257
ISBN-13: 9780786449460
Subjects: Motion pictures; Criticism and interpretation; Psychological aspects
Description: "This work examines each of Scorsese's films as a mythological journey through which the main character is offered an opportunity for psychological and spiritual enlightenment, focusing especially on how each character is led to recognize, accept, and embrace his or her flawed traits"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references, filmography (p. 227-236) and index.
Table of contents: title: Something being done in front of the altar; title: The mask and the mirror; title: Down the rabbit hole; title: Through the looking glass; title: The passion and the pain; title: To be without a home; title: Paying out the shadow; title: To beat the devil; title: Filmography.