Traditions in World Cinema

Traditions in World Cinema

by Linda Badley (Editor), R. Barton Palmer (Editor), Steven Jay Schneider (Editor)

Traditions in World Cinema brings together a colorful and wide ranging collection of world cinematic traditions—national, regional, and global—all of which are in need of introduction, investigation and, in some cases, critical reassessment. The movements described range from well-known traditions such as German expressionism, Italian neorealism, French, British, and Czech new wave, and new Hollywood cinema to those of emerging significance, such as Danish Dogma, postcommunist cinema, Brazilian post–Cinema Novo, new Argentine cinema, pre-independence African film traditions, Israeli persecution films, new Iranian cinema, Hindi film songs, Chinese wenyi pian melodrama, Japanese horror, and global found-footage cinema.

The essays, all written by recognized experts in the field, are jargon free and accessible to both general readers and students. In addition, each chapter is followed by a list of suggested films and readings, offering readers pathways to further viewing and study. Bringing fresh insights to those movements that have provided significant and noteworthy alternatives to Hollywood, this book is an essential introduction to the rich diversity of world cinema.

Genres: Film, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kieran · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating overview of world cinema. Definitely an academic text, it is a bit dense at times. Yet, it provides an excellent introduction to a variety of genres from across the globe - it covers everything from Italian neo-realism and the French New Wave to Japanese horror and Israeli persecution films. A great read for film lovers looking beyond mainstream cinema.

[~Li~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

read for the uni course 'European Film'