{"title":"Carrie Rickey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of \u003cstrong\u003eCarrie Rickey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author renowned for her engaging contributions to the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Known for her deeply engrossing narratives, Rickey masterfully crafts stories that delve into the intricate lives and passions of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her noteworthy works is the series \u003cem\u003eA Complicated Passion\u003c\/em\u003e, where her skillful storytelling brings to life the complexities of human experiences and relationships. Rickey's writing offers readers an intimate look at the multifaceted emotions and circumstances that define her protagonists, making each biography a compelling journey into the essence of her subjects' lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a regular reader of biographies or new to the genre, Carrie Rickey's collection is an excellent choice for those seeking profound and reflective narratives. Immerse yourself in her world and discover the profound stories behind every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-complicated-passion-by-carrie-rickey-9780393866766","title":"A Complicated Passion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of her sixty-five-year career, the longest of any female filmmaker, Agnès Varda (1928–2019) wrote and directed some of the most acclaimed films of her era. From her tour de force \u003cem\u003eCléo from 5 to 7\u003c\/em\u003e (1962), a classic of modernist cinema, to the beloved documentary \u003cem\u003eThe Gleaners and I\u003c\/em\u003e (2000) four decades later, she helped to define the French New Wave. Varda inspired an entire generation of filmmakers and was recognised with major awards at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice Film Festivals, as well as an honorary Oscar at the Academy Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lively biography, former \u003cem\u003ePhiladelphia Inquirer\u003c\/em\u003e film critic Carrie Rickey explores the \"complicated passions\" that informed Varda's charmed life and indelible work. Rickey traces Varda's three remarkable careers—as a still photographer, as a filmmaker, and as an installation artist. She explains how Varda was a pioneer in blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, using the latest digital technology and carving a path for women in the movie industry. Rickey demonstrates how Varda was years ahead of her time in addressing sexism, abortion, labour exploitation, immigrant rights, and race relations with candour and incisiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRickey makes clear Varda's impact on contemporary figures like Ava DuVernay, Greta Gerwig, Barry Jenkins, the Safdie brothers, and Martin Scorsese, who called her one of the Gods of cinema. 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She explains how Varda was a pioneer in blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, utilising the latest digital technology and carving a path for women in the movie industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRickey demonstrates how Varda was years ahead of her time in addressing sexism, abortion, labour exploitation, immigrant rights, and race relations with candour and incisiveness. She makes clear Varda's impact on contemporary figures like Ava DuVernay, Greta Gerwig, Barry Jenkins, the Safdie brothers, and Martin Scorsese, who called her one of the Gods of cinema. 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