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Film TheoryDiscover the captivating world of film theory with this essential book, perfect for both seasoned scholars and newcomers alike. Published in 1999 by John Wiley & Sons (UK), this comprehensive guide features 392 pages of engaging content that introduces students from various disciplines to key concepts and debates in film studies. With its focus on crucial topics such as realism, illusionism, narration, point of view, and semiotics, this text is
Discover the captivating world of film theory with this essential book, perfect for both seasoned scholars and newcomers alike. Published in 1999 by John Wiley & Sons (UK), this comprehensive guide features 392 pages of engaging content that introduces students from various disciplines to key concepts and debates in film studies. With its focus on crucial topics such as realism, illusionism, narration, point of view, and semiotics, this text is designed to enhance your understanding of both film and literature. Explore the perspectives of influential theorists including Barthes, Lacan, and Bakhtin, making connections that deepen your analytical skills.This BRAND NEW edition is much more than a textbook; it provides insights into film adaptations of literary works and the interplay between literary criticism and film analysis. Authored by Robert Stam, renowned for his clarity and depth, this book offers not just theoretical frameworks but also practical examples that illuminate the complex relationship between narrative forms. Whether you're a student studying film, a literature enthusiast, or someone interested in the cultural implications of cinema, this introduction to film theory will enrich your intellectual journey.
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ISBN: 9780631206545
Year: 1999
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 392
Description:
This book is a lively and provoking introduction to film theory. It
is suitable for students from any discipline but is particularly
aimed at students studying film and literature as it examines
issues common to both subjects such as realism, illusionism,
narration, point of view, style, semiotics, psychoanalysis and
multiculturalism. It also includes coverage of theorists common to
both, Barthes, Lacan and Bakhtin among others.
Robert Stam, renowned for his clarity of writing, will also
include studies of cinema specialists providing readers with a
depth of reference not generally available outside the field of
film studies itself. Other material covered includes film
adaptations of works of literature and analogies between literary
and film criticism.
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