Understanding Movies
- ISBN-10
- 0136465633
- ISBN-13
- 9780136465638
- Series
- Understanding Movies
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 529
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Author
- Louis D. Giannetti
Description
An introduction to the art of the film, emphasizing an aesthetic approach. Objective is to teach any student how to analyze any film by using the various analytical methods outlined in the book.
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