Russian Cinema

by David C. Gillespie

Russian Cinema provides a lively and informative exploration of the film genres that developed during Russia's tumultuous history, with discussion of the work of Eisenstein, Pudovkin, Mikhalkov, Paradzhanov, Sokurov and others. The background section assesses the contribution of visual art and music, especially the work of the composers Shostakovich and Prokofev, to Russian cinema. Subsequent chapters explore a variety of
Russian Cinema offers a close analysis of over 300 films illustrated with representative stills throughout. As with other titles in the Inside Film series it includes comprehensive filmographies, a thorough bibliography and an annotated further reading list. The book is a jargon-free, accessible study that will be of interest to undergraduates of film studies, modern languages, Russian language and literature, as well as cineastes, film teachers and researchers.

Genres: Film, Art

212 pages, Paperback

First published December 2, 2002

Reviews

[Terence · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice comprehensive overview of Russian film, entire chapter on Tarkovsky that was another good overview of his work in the larger Russian context.

[Elena Galea]

Este libro es muy estalinista

[globulon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just had a negative impression of sections that I read. Basically just kind of overly academic kind of writing.