The Paradox of Film Adaptation: Cinema as a Literary Source (on R. Bresson's Film “Money”)
https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2025-66-4-119-127
Abstract
The article analyzes the creative method chosen by the French director Robert Bresson for his film “Money” (1983, based on “The Forged Coupon” by L.N. Tolstoy). The author focuses on the director’s specific approach to film and finally assumes that the film creates a kind of a counterpart of the original world, which becomes the basis for literary narration.
About the Author
V. V. Vinogradov
Russian State University of Cinematography n. a. S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir V. Vinogradov
Dr. Sci. (Art History), Professor, Director of the Scientific Research Institute of Cinematography and Film Education, Russian State University of Cinematography n. a. S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK).
3 Wilhelm Pieck Str., Moscow, 129226
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For citations:
Vinogradov V.V. The Paradox of Film Adaptation: Cinema as a Literary Source (on R. Bresson's Film “Money”). Vestnik VGIK. 2025;17(4(66)):119-127. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2025-66-4-119-127
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