Film Studies: The Basics - Hardcover
Synopsis
This engaging and accessible introduction explores the intricacies of the film world to show how anyone can gain a broader understanding and a more pleasurable experience of film.
Addressing general questions about why and how to study film, topics discussed include:
- the movie industry, from Hollywood to Bollywood
- who does what on a film set
- the history, the technology and the art of cinema
- theories of stardom, genre and film-making.
Including illustrations and examples from an international range of films drawn from over a century of movie-making and a glossary of terms for ease of reference, Film Studies: The Basics is a must-have guide for any film student or fan.
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About the Author
Amy Villarejo won the 2005 Katherine Singer Kovacs Book Award from the Society for Cinema and Media Studies for her book Lesbian Rule: Cultural Criticism and the Value of Desire. She is associate Professor in Film at Cornell University, USA.
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- PublisherRoutledge
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0415361389
- ISBN 13 9780415361385
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages180
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