World Cinema: Critical Approaches

About this book

Ranging from pre-1930s Europe to contemporary "Bollywood" musicals this extensive guide to international film covers areas as diverse as New German Australian Indian and South American cinema. A team of international contributors explains the key arguments and debates involved in the study of world cinema and also provides an overview of the avant-garde the documentary and recent technological developments. Featuring illustrations throughout further reading recommendations and chapter summaries World Cinema: Critical Approaches serves as an exceptional text for courses in film and media studies.