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Introduction to Film Studies - Fifth Edition

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This comprehensive textbook serves as an essential guide for students of cinema, offering a revised and updated fifth edition that explores key issues and concepts in film studies while tracing the historical development of film and introducing significant national cinemas. It presents a variety of theories and theorists, from Formalism to Feminism, with contributions from subject specialists, including two new authors. The text analyzes a wide range of films, illustrated with 150 full-color stills and production shots. Widely reviewed by educators and featuring a foreword by Bill Nichols, it is crucial for introductory film and media studies students globally. Key features include updated discussions on contemporary film industry issues and technological changes, new chapters on Film and Technology and Latin American Cinema, and case studies on films like District 9 and Avatar. The book also provides marginal key terms, notes, cross-referencing, suggestions for further reading and viewing, and a comprehensive glossary and bibliography. A new companion website enhances the learning experience with case studies, links, and resources. Individual chapters cover topics such as film production contexts, cinematic authorship, genre theory, and various national cinemas, featuring contributions from a diverse group of scholars.

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Introduction to Film Studies - Fifth Edition, Jill Nelmes

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2011
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Titolo
Introduction to Film Studies - Fifth Edition
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Routledge
Pubblicato
2011
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
536
ISBN10
0415582598
ISBN13
9780415582599
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This comprehensive textbook serves as an essential guide for students of cinema, offering a revised and updated fifth edition that explores key issues and concepts in film studies while tracing the historical development of film and introducing significant national cinemas. It presents a variety of theories and theorists, from Formalism to Feminism, with contributions from subject specialists, including two new authors. The text analyzes a wide range of films, illustrated with 150 full-color stills and production shots. Widely reviewed by educators and featuring a foreword by Bill Nichols, it is crucial for introductory film and media studies students globally. Key features include updated discussions on contemporary film industry issues and technological changes, new chapters on Film and Technology and Latin American Cinema, and case studies on films like District 9 and Avatar. The book also provides marginal key terms, notes, cross-referencing, suggestions for further reading and viewing, and a comprehensive glossary and bibliography. A new companion website enhances the learning experience with case studies, links, and resources. Individual chapters cover topics such as film production contexts, cinematic authorship, genre theory, and various national cinemas, featuring contributions from a diverse group of scholars.