Film Studies: The Basics

This engaging and accessible introduction explores the intricacies of
the film world to show how any reader can gain a broader understanding
and a more pleasurable experience of film. Addressing general questions
about why and how to study film, topics discussed include: · film language· film analysis· film history · the production/exhibition/reception of cinema· the future of film in the world of digital media.Lively, provocative and supported by a bibliography, chronology and glossary of terms, Film Studies: The Basics is an essential introduction to this culturally pivotal discipline.