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Meryl Streep: Anatomy of an Actor

One of the most talented actresses of her generation, Meryl Streep provides a high benchmark by which others are measured. In films such as The Deer Hunter(1978), Kramer vs. Kramer(1979), Mamma Mia(2008), and The Iron Lady(2010), Streep has astounded audiences with her ability to fully inhabit characters. She has received 17 Academy Award nominations and 27 Golden Globe nominations - more nominations than any other actor in the history of either award.

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Meryl Streep: Anatomy of an Actoris a new addition to Cahiers du cinema, a fascinating series from the world-renowned cinema magazine. The book focuses on ten key performances, exploring the unparalleled career of Meryl Streep through narrative and analytical text accompanied by 300 images, including film stills and set photographs, as well as film sequences, script notes, and more. This thoughtful and lively examination of Streep's craft will appeal to film professionals and casual movie fans alike.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 191 pages

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