Key Film Texts - Couverture rigide

Roberts, Graham; Wallis, Heather

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0340807679 ISBN 13 : 9780340807675

Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 2002

Synopsis

This text aims to offer students of film a quick and easy introduction to 50 films which they are likely to encounter at A level and first year undergraduate level. Each entry offers students a guide to production details, information on the film-maker and the institutional content of the film. It also explores issues of genre and stardom, the social and historical context, and questions of form and content. An introductory chapter introduces students to the core principles of reading films, and each entry ends with a list of other similar films to encourage students to broaden their viewings and knowledge.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

'Key Film Texts' offers students a stimulating introduction to 50 films which they are likely to encounter during their studies. An introductory chapter outlines the core concepts involved in film study. Each entry then provides a guide to production details, information on the film-makers and the institutional context of the film. It explores issue of genre and stardom, the social and historical context, and questions of form and content. The discussion is followed by questions designed to develop students analytical skills and awareness of the key issues raised by the film. Each entry ends with a list of other similar films to encourage students to broaden their viewing and knowledge of film culture.

'Key Film Texts' can be used by itself, or in conjunction with the authors' 'Introducing Film' (Arnold 2001).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Arnold
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340807679
• ISBN 13: 9780340807675
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible