Coming to terms with Robert Bresson

Coming to terms with Robert Bresson introduces the life and work of the French film director through contributions from leading scholars, filmmakers and contemporary artists. Drawing on original historical, theoretical and filmmaking research, the book offers a multi-layered account of Bresson’s artistic development and working methods. It examines how his films shaped and were shaped by wider philosophical, political and aesthetic debates, and how his distinctive approach to performance, c...