Film: A Critical Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0205433480
- ISBN-13
- 9780205433483
- Series
- Film
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 432
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Authors
- Maria Pramaggiore, Tom Wallis
Description
Film: A Critical Introduction is an exciting new offering that provides students with a comprehensive introduction to film studies. It does not merely address techniques and terminology used in film production and film criticism, but also emphasizes thinking and writing critically and effectively about film.
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