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Silent Running

By Mark Kermode
Series: BFI Film Classics
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Silent Running (1972) is a visually stunning and heartfelt eco-themed science fiction film. It follows Freeman Lowell, portrayed by Bruce Dern, who drifts alone in deep space aboard a greenhouse spaceship, accompanied only by three robotic 'Drones'. Together, they embark on a poignant journey that challenges the emotional sterility seen in films like Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. This book by Mark Kermode explores the film's origins in 1960s counter-culture and its lasting influence as a cult classic.
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This book will appeal to fans of science fiction cinema, especially those interested in environmental themes and 1970s film history. It is also suitable for readers intrigued by film analysis, cult classics, and the work of Douglas Trumbull or Bruce Dern.

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A visually stunning and heartfelt riposte to the emotional sterility of Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, Douglas Trumbull's eco-themed Silent Running (1972) became one of the defining science-fiction films of the seventies.

An avid, near-lifelong fan, Mark Kermode would seem to be the perfect choice for writing a BFI Film Classics monograph on Douglas Trumbull's environmentally conscious science-fiction film Silent Running (1971)... A fascinating account... Here Kermode's obsession with the film (he has collected Silent Running memorabilia for 40 years) serves him well' - Barry Keith Grant, Sight & Sound 'Kermode's elegiac introduction defines what makes a cult movie as well as nailing down the appeal of this counter-culture classic. Extracts from an exclusive interview with director Douglas Trumbull and Kermode's perceptive observations make this an invaluable companion for fans of the film.' - Good Book Guide

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A visually stunning and heartfelt riposte to the emotional sterility of Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, Douglas Trumbull's eco-themed Silent Running (1972) became one of the defining science-fiction films of the seventies. Bruce Dern excels as lonely hero Freeman Lowell, cast adrift in deep space with three robotic 'Drones' who become his 'amazing companions' on a journey 'beyond imagination'.

Mark Kermode, writing on his favourite science fiction film of all time, traces Trumbull's sentimental masterpiece from its roots in the counter-culture of the sixties to its enduring appeal as a cult classic in the 21st century. Drawing on a new interview with Trumbull, Kermode examines both the technical and thematic elements of this uniquely moving space adventure, which continues to be mirrored and imitated by filmmakers today.

This special edition features original cover artwork by Olly Moss.

Series: BFI Film Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844578320

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BFI Publishing

Illustration: 60 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 161g

Pages: 88

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Arts & Culture Mark Kermode Non-Fiction Series: BFI Film Classics

About the Author

MARK KERMODE is a writer and broadcaster. He is chief film critic for The Observer, and co-presenter of Kermode and Mayo's Film Review on BBC Radio 5 and The Film Review on the BBC News channel. He is the author of several books including Hatchet Job, It's Only a Movie, and The Good, the Bad & the Multiplex, and has written two BFI Modern Classics volumes on The Exorcist and The Shawshank Redemption. His television documentaries include On the Edge of Blade Runner, Alien: Evolution and Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of Ken Russell's The Devils.

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