Bernard Eisenschitz and Jean Narboni present a comprehensive study of the legendary filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch. Drawing on archival material, contemporary reviews, and the authors’ own expertise in cinema history, the book examines Lubitsch’s artistic evolution, his signature “Lubitsch touch,” and his influence on both European and Hollywood filmmaking. Readers are guided through the director’s early work in Germany, his transition to the United States, and the stylistic innovations that made his comedies and dramas enduring classics. The volume also situates Lubitsch within broader cultural currents, offering critical interpretation of his films’ narrative techniques and visual style. Ideal for scholars, students, and cinephiles, this text provides a nuanced portrait of a master whose legacy continues to shape modern cinema.

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