From I to J: Isabel Coixet/John Berger

ISBN 10: 8496954854 ISBN 13: 9788496954854

Publisher: Actar D, 2009

Synopsis

From I to J is an international tribute to John Berger by filmmaker Isabel Coixet. A woman writes letters to a man who is in prison. Coixet has created an installation based on Berger s book From a to X, with the collaboration of architect Benedetta Tagliabue and some of the most acclaimed actresses working in film today. The book is accompanied by a DVD (PAL format), which includes a selection of letters from the novel From A to X read by Monica Bellucci, Sophie Calle, Patricia Clarkson, Penelope Cruz, Julie Delpy, Isabelle Huppert, Henning Mankell, Maria de Medeiros, Sarah Polley, Tilda Swinton, Leonor Watling and Carme Elias, as well as the recording of Isabel Coixet s interview with John Berger.

About this title

About the Author:

John Berger (London 1926) European author, international thinker and internationalist, novelist, essayist, scriptwriter, art critic, poet and actor. Isabel Coixet (Barcelona 1962). Filmmaker. After graduating with a degree in history, she embarked on a career in advertising. She directed many award-winning commercials. In 1988, Coixet made her screenwriting and directing debut. 6 films later, she has gained international recognition and the applause of critics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Actar D
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 8496954854
• ISBN 13: 9788496954854
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Number of pages: 89