Introduction to Film Studies

Name: Introduction to Film Studies
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415582575
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Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensive and accessible textbook designed for students of cinema and media studies. Now in its fifth edition, it explores key concepts and historical developments in film worldwide. The book presents a diverse range of film theories, from Formalism to Feminism, examining seminal theorists such as Eisenstein and Deleuze. It includes detailed analyses of international cinemas and films including District 9, Grizzly Man, Avatar, and more, accompanied by 150 full-colour film stills and production shots. New chapters focus on Film and Technology and Latin American Cinema, alongside discussions on genre, stardom, documentary, animation, gender and cinema from various global perspectives.
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This book is essential reading for undergraduate students beginning their studies in film, media studies, and visual arts. It is particularly suited to readers seeking a broad yet detailed introduction to film theory, history, and global cinema perspectives, as well as educators looking for a well-rounded academic resource.

Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensive textbook for students of cinema. This completely revised and updated fifth edition guides students through the key issues and concepts in film studies, traces the historical development of film and introduces some of the worlds key national cinemas.

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Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensive textbook for students of cinema. This completely revised and updated fifth edition guides students through key issues and concepts in film studies, traces the historical development of film, and introduces some of the world's key national cinemas.

A range of theories and theorists are presented, from Formalism to Feminism, and from Eisenstein to Deleuze. Each chapter is written by a subject specialist, including two new authors for the fifth edition. A wide range of films are analysed and discussed. It is lavishly illustrated with 150 film stills and production shots, in full colour throughout. Reviewed widely by teachers in the field and with a foreword by Bill Nichols, it will be essential reading for any introductory student of film and media studies or the visual arts worldwide.

Key features of the fifth edition are:

Updated coverage of a wide range of concepts, theories, and issues in film studies
In-depth discussion of the contemporary film industry and technological changes
New chapters on Film and Technology and Latin American Cinema
New case studies on films such as District 9, Grizzly Man, Amores Perros, Avatar, Made in Dagenham, and many others
Marginal key terms, notes, cross-referencing, suggestions for further reading, further viewing, and a comprehensive glossary and bibliography
A new, improved companion website including popular case studies and chapters from previous editions (including chapters on German Cinema and The French New Wave), links to supporting sites, clips, questions, and useful resources

Individual chapters include:

The Industrial Contexts of Film Production
Film and Technology
Getting to the Bigger Picture
Film Form and Narrative
Spectator, Audience, and Response
Cinematic Authorship and the Film Auteur
Stardom and Hollywood Cinema
Genre, Theory, and Hollywood Cinema
The Documentary Form
The Language of Animation
Gender and Film
Lesbian and Gay Cinema
Spectacle, Stereotypes, and Films of the African Diaspora
British Cinema
Indian Cinema
Latin American Cinema
Soviet Montage Cinema of the 1920s

Contributors: Linda Craig, Lalitha Gopalan, Terri Francis, Chris Jones, Mark Joyce, Searle Kochberg, Lawrence Napper, Jill Nelmes, Patrick Phillips, Suzanne Speidel, Paul Ward, Paul Watson, Paul Wells, and William Wittington.

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Praise for this series: Introduction to Film Studies is widely recognised for its clarity and depth, with the fourth edition described as "even more comprehensive and accessible than previous editions," adeptly addressing new questions in film studies. Experts commend its thoughtful and scholarly approach, making it invaluable both for students seeking a robust introduction and teachers aiming to stay updated with current research in the cinema art form and industry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415582575

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 5th edition

Illustration: 150 Halftones, color

Contributors:

Edited by Jill Nelmes

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1200g

Pages: 564

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About the Author

Jill Nelmes is a senior lecturer at the University of East London. Her research interests include gender and film and screenwriting. She recently spent two years studying screenwriting at UCLA and working in the film industry in Los Angeles.