The Film Genre Book

by John Sanders

A comprehensive introduction to film history, The Film Genre Book allows the reader to create their own narrative of film through history by focusing on seven genres, highlighting a key film from each genre over a ninety-year period-sixty-three films discussed in detail. The reader can trace the developments in a particular genre over time or compare films in a particular decade from the different genres. Each case-study considers issues of historical context, representation and the close textual analysis of significant scenes. Analysing films as diverse as Bambi and Pan's Labyrinth, the book immerses its reader into the full range of film experience. Its breadth of study, and the way in which it bridges the gap between commercial film guides and academic studies, makes it invaluable to teacher, student, and cineaste alike.

464 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Amy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had this book for my film class and it is a highly exceptional textbook! Even more than that, it makes a great coffee table book. A lot of well known films are referenced in it with black and white stills and detailed information that you probably won't find anywhere else. It breaks down each film into certain categories with plot summaries and anecdotes and a run down of the actors other films as well as the directors. Definitely worth keeping after a class and/or giving as a gift to a fellow film buff!

[Carolyne Borel · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent movie book, which should be on any good film bookshelves! It would be even better if there were more movie titles being analyzed.

[Hana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book!