Billy Wilder Movie-Maker

<p> Billy Wilder's work remains a masterful combination of incisive social commentary skilled writing and directing and unashamed entertainment value. One of Hollywood's foremost emigre filmmakers Wilder holds a key position in film history via films that represent a complex reflection of his European roots and American cultural influences. This wide-ranging collection of essays by an international group of scholars examines the significance of Wilder's filmmaking from a variety of original perspectives. Engaging with issues of genre industry representation and national culture the volume provides fresh insights into Wilder's films and opens up his work to further exploration.</p>