وصف الكتاب | Written by experts in the field, this dictionary covers all aspects of film studies, including terms, concepts, debates, and movements in film theory and criticism, national, international and transnational cinemas, film history, film movements and genres, film industry organizations and practices, and key technical terms and concepts in 500 detailed entries. Most entries also feature recommendations for further reading and a large number also have web links. The web
links are listed and regularly updated on a companion website that complements the printed book.
The dictionary is international in its approach, covering national cinemas, genres, and film movements from around the world such as the Nouvelle Vague, Latin American cinema, the Latsploitation film, Bollywood, Yiddish cinema, the spaghetti western, and World cinema. The most up-to-date dictionary of its kind available, this is a must-have for all students of film studies and ancillary subjects, as well as an informative read for cinephiles
and for anyone with an interest in films and film criticism. |
المراجعة التحريرية | Rich, thought-provoking and diverse; an illuminating guide to the landscape of film studies * Mark Cousins, director, critic and creator of The Story of Film: An Odyssey * Impressive for range and readability ... An unusually absorbing reference work for students and film buffs alike * The Independent {Radar} * Film-studies students will find it invaluable, but anyone whose interest in movies strays beyond the popcorn circuit should have it on their shelves. * Philip Kemp, Total Film * I could find little to fault in this work...[it] will... enhance understanding for anyone interested in film and film criticism. * Bob Duckett, Reference Reviews * |