Power of the Dog

'When a story really excites me, I sit up. I kept coming back to The Power of the Dog. It haunted me. That is always a sign it's got more. The challenge is, what am I going to do that no one else will do?' - Jane Campion Written and directed by Academy Award winner and Palme d'Or recipient Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog is a haunting western set in 1920s Montana, adapted from Thomas Savage's 1967 novel of the same name. With a star-studded cast featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit- McPhee, the story focuses on a charismatic rancher, Phil Burbank (Cumberbatch), who inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love. The film earned Campion the Silver Lion award for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival. This book offers an in-depth look at the making of the movie, including film stills, set photography and quotes from the cast and filmmakers. Every aspect of production and post-production is explored, from acquiring the book rights to writing the screenplay, from casting to finessing the score. The layers are peeled back to reveal how Campion and her team were able to create such a complete and believable world. AUTHOR: Academy Award winner Jane Campion has established herself as one of the world's most powerful storytellers. Best known for The Piano, Campion was the first female director to win the Palme D'Or and one of only seven women to be nominated for the Best Director Oscar. Most recently, Campion was awarded the Silver Lion for directing at the Venice Film Festival for her upcoming film The Power Of The Dog. 280 illustrations Linen hardcover in a luxury slipcase