Annette Insdorf papers, 1975-2025
Collection context
- Extent:
- 7.5 linear feet (6 rsc)
- Language:
- English
- Scope and content:
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Manuscripts, correspondence and ephemera related to Insdorf's book projects, festival appearances, and criticism. The bulk of the materials are Insdorf's "CV files": chronological files of all of her writing, appearances, and awards created as a tool to complete annual updates to her CV on file with Columbia's School of the Arts.
- Biographical / historical:
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Annette Insdorf is a film historian, critic and educator. Her books include Francois Truffaut (1975); Indelible Shadows: Film and the Holocaust (1983); Double Lives, Second Chances: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kielowski (1999); and Intimations: The Cinema of Wojciech Has (2013); and Cinematic Overtures: How to Read Opening Scenes (2017). She is a frequent panelists at film festivals, and for many years presided over the closing ceremonies at Cannes with Roger Ebert. She has curated the film and conversation series "Reel Pieces" at the 92nd Street Y for over 30 years. Insdorf has taught in the Film Studies program at Columbia University since 1987.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Terms of access:
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Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu