Introducing Film

by Graham Roberts, Heather Wallis

This introduction to the methods and terminology of film study covers the main topics encountered in film courses such as narrative, cinematography, stardom, the auteur, "mise en scene" and spectatorship. It also explains how we study film and genres and how we develop a deeper understanding of films in different contexts. Drawing on film examples ranging from Stagecoach and Casablanca to Raiders of the Lost Ark and Pulp Fiction , it encourages the reader to actively study films and develop an understanding not only of the text but also of the institutional and social context within which it is situated.

Genres: Nonfiction, Media Tie In

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 6, 2001

Reviews

[Hayden Demerest]

I wanted to reacquaint myself with some basics of film studies. I think this book is decent for that purpose. It was a fast read. I found it to be a bit outdated regarding certain chapters, and stronger with others.

[Thumpi]

Its a great book which every film students must read

[Serith]

This was a text book for a film study class I took in college. It is very informative and covers quite a lot of material, but it’s delivered in a rather dry way that just could not inspire me to care. It works for learning, but don’t expect to have fun doing so.

[Anna]

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