Famous for his lavish style and dramatic portrayal of tragedy and love, Baz Luhrmann's work is instantly recognisable. Discover what makes a Luhrmann film - how he earned his auteur status, the ingredients of his signature style, the influences that led him to create each feature film and the themes he revisits most often in his work. You'll learn how he uses music, dance, set design and costume to convey emotion and examine the human condition and how his interest in stage direction informed the style of his Red Curtain Trilogy.
Fully illustrated throughout with stunning photographs and movie stills, there's a chapter dedicated to each major motion picture, reliving the magic of Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, Australia, The Great Gatsby and Elvis.
