Martin Scorsese All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short - Hardcover

by Olivier Bousquet (Author), Arnaud Devillard (Author), Nicolas Schaller (Author)

Discover the cinematic genius behind every Martin Scorsese film--from gritty urban tales to sweeping epics, this definitive book celebrates every feature film, documentary, and short by one of cinema's greatest directors.

Scorsese is a living legend. Over the last 50 years, he has redefined cinema, crafting stories of crime, faith, obsession, and redemption, becoming one of the most revered directors alive. Scorsese: All the Films is the ultimate deep dive into every one of his films from his early indie days with Who's That Knocking at My Door to his latest epic, Killers of the Flower Moon, plus classics such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas that are regularly cited as being among the finest films ever made.

Covering each of the director's 26 feature films, 17 documentary films, 7 short films, and 4 television episodes, the book draws upon years of research to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced. It explores the themes, techniques, and cultural impact of each movie, examining how Scorsese's work evolved alongside his personal obsessions and how he has navigated Hollywood's changing landscape. Also included are insights into his collaborations with actors Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, editor Thelma Schoonmaker, screenwriter Paul Schrader, and many more. With more than 250 behind-the-scenes stills, photographs, posters, and ephemera, this is a definitive celebration of one of cinema's most enduring talents.

Author Biography

Olivier Bousquet has been a film journalist for over twenty years. He has also published numerous books on cinema and rock music. Arnaud Devillard is an independent journalist who has been writing for magazines and film reviews for over twenty-five years. Along with Olivier Bousquet, in 2021 Devillard co-authored a french language book titled The Atlas of Cinema. Nicolas Schaller is an author, journalist, and film critic who writes for the renowned French-language magazine, L'Obs. He is the author of a 2004 monograph on Martin Scorsese. Bousquet, Devillard, and Schaller are the authors of Stephen King: All the Films.