Unraveling French Cinema provides a much needed introduction to the complexities of French film for students, cineastes, and the movie-loving public. Klineanalyzes seven cinematic arenas, each chosen to present the reader with an experience of reading a film for plot and a particular definition of what it means to make a film. Each chapter crafts a particular theory of film--as dream, hypnosis, mapping, poetry, seduction, mourning, and even terrorism--that is central to the French cinematic tradition. Choosing films that are well known and DVD-accessible, the volume lists series of films that can be profitably viewed through the lens of each chapter. Kline situates Francois Truffauts well-known The Story of Adele H as a pivotal film throughout the book, and threads itthrough each chapter, with a view to building on readers' acquisition of critical thinking and viewing skills. Notes and suggestions for further readings round out the volume, making Unraveling French Cinema a must-have guide--whether you're watching Louis Malle and Lumiere classics or Cocteau and Haneke's Caché.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-8451-9
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 232
- Fecha Publicación: 08/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés