This comprehensive textbook for cinema students has been thoroughly revised and updated in its fourth edition, guiding readers through essential issues and concepts in film studies while tracing the historical development of cinema and introducing key national cinemas. It presents a variety of theories from Formalism to Feminism, featuring contributions from subject specialists, including four new authors. The book includes analyses of a wide range of films, illustrated with over 123 film stills and production shots, many in color. Endorsed by educators and with a foreword by Bill Nichols, it serves as essential reading for introductory film, media studies, or visual arts students globally. Key features include complete coverage of vital topics, updated concepts and theories, in-depth discussions on the contemporary film industry, and new chapters on subjects like Rediscovering Film, Ethnicity, Race and Cinema, and British Cinema. It also offers case studies on films such as Bamboozled and Boys Don't Cry, along with marginal key terms, notes, cross-referencing, and a comprehensive glossary and bibliography. Additional resources include updated case studies, a chapter on German Cinema, and links to supporting sites. Individual chapters cover a variety of topics, from film production contexts to genre theory, documentary forms, and cinematic authorship, with contributions from notable scholars in the field.
Jill Nelmes Bücher
