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Key Film Texts - Hardcover

Roberts, Graham; Wallis, Heather

 
9780340807675: Key Film Texts

Synopsis

'Key Film Texts' offers students a stimulating introduction to 50 films which they are likely to encounter during their studies. An introductory chapter outlines the core concepts involved in film study. Each entry then provides a guide to production details, information on the film-makers and the institutional context of the film. It explores issue of genre and stardom, the social and historical context, and questions of form and content. The discussion is followed by questions designed to develop students analytical skills and awareness of the key issues raised by the film. Each entry ends with a list of other similar films to encourage students to broaden their viewing and knowledge of film culture.'Key Film Texts' can be used by itself, or in conjunction with the authors' 'Introducing Film' (Arnold 2001).

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About the Author

Graham Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Communications Arts, Institute of Communications, University of Leeds. Heather Wallis, Lecturer in Film Studies, Leeds College of Art and Design.

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