Edited by two renowned Allen experts, A Companion to Woody Allen presents a collection of 26 original essays on the director’s films. Contributions offer a number of divergent critical perspectives while expanding the contexts in which his work is understood.

• A timely companion by the authors of two of the most important books on Allen to date
• Illuminates the films of Woody Allen from a number of divergent critical perspectives
• Explores the contexts in which his work should be understood
• Assesses Allen’s remarkable filmmaking career from its early beginnings and investigates the conflicts and contradictions that suffuse it
• Discusses Allen’s recognition as a global cinematic figure