An unpretentious guide for all those who want to learn to analyse,understand and evaluate films.Film Studies: An Introduction provides an overview of the key areas in film studies,including aesthetics,narrative,genre,documentary films and the secrets of film reviewing. From Hitchcock and Tarantino to Spielberg and Bigelow,you will gain a critical understanding of legendary directors and the techniques and skills that are used to achieve cinematic effects. Whether you are a film studies student or just a film buff wanting to know more,this book will give you an invaluable insight into the exciting and incredibly fast-moving world of film.Understand Film Studies includes:Chapter 1: Film aesthetics: formalism and realismChapter 2: Film structure: narrative and narrationChapter 3: Film authorship: the director as auteurChapter 4: Film genres: defining the typical filmChapter 5: The non-fiction film: five types of documentaryChapter 6: The reception of film: the art and profession of film viewing
Publisher: John Murray PressISBN: 9781473608795Number of pages: 240Weight: 200 gDimensions: 196 x 126 x 18 mm
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