How Long to Read The Films of Peter Greenaway

How Long Does it Take to Read The Films of Peter Greenaway?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read The Films of Peter Greenaway by Douglas Keesey

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

British filmmaker Peter Greenaway says life offers only two subjects: “One is sex and the other is death.” Greenaway uses both and romanticizes neither; indeed, his goal is the antithesis of the sanitary and sentimental portrayal of humanity. Although his films have met with outrage from some viewers, cult audiences praise them for insightful messages: that people are detached from violence because they fail to see others’ bodies as identical to their own; that predatory capitalism has caused humans to lose sight of our shared physicality and mortality; and that taboos are simply a system allowing people to exercise power over others. This book examines nine of Greenaway’s feature films, dedicating a chapter to each: The Draughtsman’s Contract; A Zed and Two Noughts; The Belly of an Architect; Drowning by Numbers; The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover; Prospero’s Books; The Baby of Mâcon; The Pillow Book; and 8 1⁄2 Women. The author examines the characters and plot, studies the structure and elements of the story, explores Greenaway’s motives and reactions, and reveals audience reactions, including comments from viewers. A filmography lists films written and directed by Peter Greenaway from 1962 to 2004.

How long is The Films of Peter Greenaway?

The Films of Peter Greenaway by Douglas Keesey is 239 pages long, and a total of 61,901 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Films of Peter Greenaway Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read The Films of Peter Greenaway aloud.

What Reading Level is The Films of Peter Greenaway?

The Films of Peter Greenaway is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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