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The Major Film Theories

Paperback • 1976 • English

The Major Film Theories: An introduction

By J. Dudley

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About the book

Dudley Andrew is a master at making the world of film theory accessible to a largely mystified public. Since the publication of his Major Film Theories, a classic in the field, the sophistication of the debate concerning the proper approach to film has grown. It is now the province of critics and universities instead of directors and artists, and this book concentrates on the main areas of the debate rather than on the individual figures. Andrew provides lucid explanations of theories which invo...Show more

Films, cinema
Film history, theory or criticism
Film: styles and genres

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9780195019919

Published year

1976

Language

English

Original title

The Major Film Theories

Format

Paperback

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