Criterion Collection

This compilation of five early short films by Martin Scorsese offers a fascinating window onto his artistic development. Spanning the years from Scorseses time at NYU in the mid-1960s to the late 70s, when he was emerging as one of the eras most electrifying talents, Scorsese Shorts centers on the intimate home movie Italianamerican a loving snapshot of the directors parents and American Boy, a freewheeling portrait of the larger-than-life raconteur Steven Prince. Also included are The Big Shave, a daringly visceral response to Americas involvement in Vietnam, and the bracing student films Whats a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? and Its Not Just You, Murray! Touching on many of Scorseses key themes Italian American identity, family, his beloved New York City these are hilarious, candid, and illuminating works from the preeminent American filmmaker of our time.

Version: : Blu-Ray (import)

Färg : Black and White | Color

EAN : 5050629072136

Label : Criterion Collection

Distributor : Criterion Collection

Längd : 135