
Understanding Film Texts
Meaning and Experience
Patrick Phillips(Author)
BFI Publishing
Published on 1. February 2001
Book
Hardback
158 pages
978-0-85170-798-3 (ISBN)
Description
This introductory title aims to make ideas and procedures in film studies more accessible. The title is organized around story, character and spectacle. Each chapter makes references to two films, contemporary and diverse. The author also uses study of specific sequences of film. Throughout the emphasis is placed on how meaning is made in the interaction between film "text" and spectator. The close study of specific film text is also used as the basis for opening up broader issues and ideas in film studies.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
539 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85170-798-3 (9780851707983)
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Content
Preface Introduction Topic Guide 1: Establishing Shots 2. Story 3. Character 4. Spectacle 5. Transformations Suggested Further Reading Index