Avventure in una lavanderia cinese

Synopsis of Avventure in una lavanderia cinese

In this autobiography, legendary director Josef von Sternberg offers an unfiltered look at his life and the film industry of his time. Through these pages, the author recounts his journey from his beginnings to his golden years, analyzing the complex transition from silent to sound film and the constant challenges of working under the pressures of producers and studios. With an insolent and lucid vision, Sternberg reflects on his own cinematic poetics, marked by difficult professional relationships and the struggle to maintain creative control over his work. It is an essential testimony to understand the figure behind classics like 'The Blue Angel' and his undeniable influence on film history.