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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Analysis of One Filmmakers Creative VoiceBy MyrtFred Zinneman began working in films in the the early 1930s and in 1944 he directed one of his first films; The Seventh Cross with Spencer Tracy. From there he went on to direct among others; such classics as The Search with Montgomery Cliff; The Men with Marlon Brandon; High Noon with Gary Cooper; From Here To Eternity with Burt Lancaster; The Nuns Story with Audrey Hepburn; A Man For All Seasons with Paul Scofield; The Day of the Jackel with Edward Fox; and Julia with Jane Fonda. His last film was in 1982; Five Days One Summer with Sean Connery.nbsp; Zinnemans filmography is a lengthy one and a notable one; earning many Academy Award nominations and wins for many of those involved.J. E. Smyths book is not a biography of Zinnemans personal life but a well documented examination of the prevailing theme running through most of Zinnemans films.nbsp; Zinnemans prime focus was on individuals who stand up; speak and act out against individuals; organizations and governments who are oppressing and destroying the human rights of others. World War II; Hitler and his Nazis were a prime target for those times. Zinneman refused to allow his audience to look away from unpleasant subjects and the book examines the effects Zinnemans films had on the audiences of the time and how they are viewed now.nbsp; It offers a detailed; insightful look into how Zinneman used his creativity and filmmaking skills to make entertaining films that often carried a message and showcased the maverick or the lone hero.This is a great book for any cinema fan and a wonderful opportunity to get to know the work of a master filmmaker better.I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely stunning.By Robin VaccarinoRarely has a film writer brought so much historical flare to the understanding of a film director"s work. This book which traces the history of Fred Zinnemann"s career as a film director gives readers a close; personal understanding of how profound intellectual and emotional issues developed in the directors pursuit of the truth. Wrapped in the larger history of the times in which Zinnemann lived and in which he produced his major films; plot; character and direction all subtly serve to unearth issues vital to the understanding of the period and of serious interest to the artist. The profound essence of his work; mostly overlooked by the general audience; speaks with an intensity and goes beyond waterfronts; union organizers; cowboys and nuns to reveal the greater struggle of our times - against all odds the struggle for a merciful existence in an imperfect world. Hurrah for this film historian. Its a Wow. She got it all down.