An Introduction to Film Studies

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'Probably the clearest, most comprehensíve and accessfble introduction to film studíes available.' Martin Priee, Stratford-upon-Avon Sixth Form College «l híghly recommend this text to any student embarking on the study of film An admirable synthesis of historical, socíal and theoretical considerations of cinema, presented in an engaging and accessible manner.' Alan Burton, De Montfort University An Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensíve textbook for students of cinema. This completely révised and updated second edition provides a guide to key issues and concepts in film studies and alsó traces the historical development of film, while introducing somé of the world's key national cinemas. Written by experienced teachers in the field and lavishly illustrated with over 160 film stills and production shots, it will be essential reading for any introductory student of film. Key features of the second edition are: ¦ updated coverage of a wide rangé of concepts, theories and... Tovább

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'Probably the clearest, most comprehensíve and accessfble introduction to film studíes available.' Martin Priee, Stratford-upon-Avon Sixth Form College «l híghly recommend this text to any student embarking on the study of film An admirable synthesis of historical, socíal and theoretical considerations of cinema, presented in an engaging and accessible manner.' Alan Burton, De Montfort University An Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensíve textbook for students of cinema. This completely révised and updated second edition provides a guide to key issues and concepts in film studies and alsó traces the historical development of film, while introducing somé of the world's key national cinemas. Written by experienced teachers in the field and lavishly illustrated with over 160 film stills and production shots, it will be essential reading for any introductory student of film. Key features of the second edition are: ¦ updated coverage of a wide rangé of concepts, theories and issues in film studies ¦ in-depth discussion of the contemporary film industry ¦ a new chapter on spectatorship in cinema ¦ marginal key terms, notes and cross-referencing ¦ new case studies and examples, review questions and follow-up activities, website resources and a glossary of terms ¦ suggestions for further reading, further viewing and a comprehensive bibliography Individual chapters introduce: ¦ Cinema as institution ¦ Film and technology ¦ Film form and narrative ¦ The film spectator ¦ Genre, star and auteur: critical approaches to Hollywood cinema ¦ The documentary form: personal and social 'realities' ¦ Animation: forms and meanings ¦ Women and film ¦ Lesbian and gay cinema ¦ British cinema ¦ Indián cinema ¦ Soviet montage of the 1920s ¦ New Germán Cinema Contributors: Lez Cooke, Chris Jones, Mark Joyce, Asha Kasbekar, Julía Knight, Searle Kochberg, Jill Nelmes, Patrick Phillips, Allan Rowe, Chris Webster, Paul Wells Editor: Jill Nelmes is Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of East London. Vissza