{"title":"Eric Ames","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Eric Ames in our curated collection at the bookstore. Known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings, Eric Ames offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of cinema and cultural history. His scholarly approach turns seemingly niche topics into captivating narratives that resonate with both casual readers and academic audiences alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find intriguing titles such as \u003cem\u003eAguirre, the Wrath of God\u003c\/em\u003e, where Ames delves into the renowned film by Werner Herzog. This book is an intellectual journey, capturing the essence of adventure and madness portrayed in the movie, while also providing an insightful commentary on its cultural impact. It's a must-read for enthusiasts of film studies and biography alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEric Ames's works stand out for their meticulous research and engaging style, making complex concepts accessible and interesting. Whether you're a seasoned film buff or a new reader curious about the intersections of biography and film, this collection is sure to broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of cinematic influences and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aguirre-the-wrath-of-god-by-eric-ames-9781844577538","title":"Aguirre, the Wrath of God","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Ames draws on original archival research to provide fresh perspectives on Werner Herzog's breakthrough 1972 film, \u003ci\u003eAguirre, the Wrath of God\u003c\/i\u003e (Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes), which portrays an expedition by Spanish conquistadors led by Aguirre (played by Klaus Kinski) to find the legendary city of El Dorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmes explores how the film is remembered: for its breathtaking visual style and narrative power, but also for Herzog's tense, behind-the-scenes relationship with star Kinski. Did Herzog really direct him at gunpoint? Did they plot each other's murder? The legends begin here …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmes reconstructs the film as an experiment in visualising the past from the viewpoint of the present. \u003ci\u003eAguirre\u003c\/i\u003e is not a history film in the narrow sense, but it does engage a specific episode in the conquest of the New World, and it explores that history in terms of vision. Interweaving close analysis with extensive archival research, Ames explores \u003ci\u003eAguirre\u003c\/i\u003e as a seminal film about the madness and hopelessness of Western striving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, as an appendix, he offers for the first time a complete translation of an infamous, secretly recorded argument between Herzog and Kinski on the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797579682028,"sku":"9781844577538","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20588623482844.jpg?v=1757156305"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/eric-ames.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}