
Feminist Film Studies
A Teacher's Guide
Terri Murray(Author)
Auteur Publishing
Published on 19. March 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
140 pages
978-1-903663-72-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book is aimed at helping media and film studies teachers introduce the basics of feminist film theory, a complex area that is nonetheless essential for studying the moving image. No prior knowledge of the theory is required as author Terri Murray explains key terminology and the contributions of influential authors whose seminal texts have influenced understanding of gender representation in the visual media, such as John Berger and Laura Mulvey, all illustrated with useful case studies. Films and filmmakers discussed include Blonde Venus, Psycho, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce, The Last Seduction, Strange Days, Beau Travail, and 'unexpected heroes' of feminist film-Paul Verhoeven (Basic Instinct) and Spike Lee (She Hate Me).
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Liverpool University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
12 b&w
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
269 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-903663-72-1 (9781903663721)
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Person
Terri Murray studied film and television at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. A former documentary filmmaker, she has taught film studies and written on film and philosophy for over twelve years.