Orson Welles

The Complete Guide to His Life and Films

De: The Practical Atlas

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Orson Welles: The Complete Guide to His Life and Films is an in-depth exploration of one of cinema’s greatest and most complex figures. From his meteoric rise with Citizen Kane to his legendary battles with Hollywood studios, Welles’s career was as dramatic as the films he created. This book offers readers a comprehensive journey through his early life, groundbreaking theater and radio years, his Hollywood triumphs and struggles, his European masterpieces, and his enduring influence on generations of filmmakers.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• The bold early experiments of the Mercury Theatre and the infamous War of the Worlds broadcast that shocked America.
• The creation of Citizen Kane, hailed as the greatest film ever made, and the controversy it sparked with William Randolph Hearst.
• The tragedy of The Magnificent Ambersons and Welles’s lifelong conflicts with Hollywood studios.
• His groundbreaking work in Europe, including Othello, The Trial, and Chimes at Midnight.
• His unforgettable acting roles, from Harry Lime in The Third Man to his commanding Shakespearean performances.
• His late-career innovations, including Touch of Evil and F for Fake, which cemented his status as a cinematic visionary.
• A detailed filmography with summaries and analyses of his most important works.

Richly detailed and accessible, this book goes beyond biography to provide a thoughtful guide to Welles’s artistry, his struggles, and his lasting legacy. Whether you’re a lifelong cinephile, a student of film history, or simply curious about the man behind Citizen Kane, this volume is a must-read. Orson Welles’s life was larger than life, filled with brilliance, controversy, and timeless art — and his story continues to inspire today.

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