In the Realm of Pleasure
Von Sternberg, Dietrich, and the Masochistic Aesthetic
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Book Presentation:
This textual analysis of the six Paramount films directed by Josef von Sternberg which starred Marlene Dietrich, probes the source of their visual and psychological complexity. It illustrates how masochism extends into the area of artistic form, language and the production of pleasure.
About the Author:
Gaylyn Studlar is an associate professor in the film studies program at Emory University.
See the publisher website: Columbia University Press
See the complete filmography of Josef von Sternberg on the website: IMDB ...
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