Encyclopedia of French Film Directors

Combine an obsession with a database program these days and the result can be an unprecedented compilation such as this two-volume reference, which profiles some 3,000 directors, including, according to the author, at least 200 not mentioned in similar books published in France. R矇ge is a freelance writer and film historian who has authored several books and has contributed to French and Spanish movie magazines. Each entry includes basic biographical data, a narrative citing career highlights, a filmography, and, in some cases, a television filmography and other credits as well. Arrangement is alphabetical. The extensive title index is a valuable tool. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)