Film Theory for Beginners

by Richard Osborne, Angie Brew (Illustrator)

This is an alternate cover edition of Film Theory for Beginners

This highly original and informative guide to the origins and development of film theory will be an indispensable tool for all students. It describes and contextualises the origins and development of film theory in the 20th century, and discusses all of the major movements and ideas. From the Lumière brothers through to Tarantino and the Postmodern movement, all of the major aspects of film are analysed. Film theory is distinguished from film criticism, and all of the important theoretical movements that have influenced thinking about film are explained.

Richard Osborne is the author of international best-sellers, Art Theory for Beginners, Philosophy for Beginners and Freud for Beginners, also published by Zidane Press. He teaches Film Theory at the London College of Communication. Angie Brew is an artist and a Doctor of Drawing, with a PhD in drawing and cognition. She founded Shocking Pink magazine and runs the Brew International Drawing School.

Genres: Film

224 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2014

About the author

Pseudonym for Robert Tine

Reviews

[Eray · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first attempt at starting to be more involved in the theoretical side of film, rather than the practical side. I believe that this book is great as an introduction to what film theory is (it is called “... for beginners” after all). However, my only complaint is that there are some concepts which I believe needed more exploration. Some chapters feel a little rushed which lead me to be somewhat confused at the end of it. But overall, still a great way to get a gist of what film theory is and how it has developed over many years.

[Stazy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thorough introduction into film theory but some interpretations are doubtful
Feminist theory and theory of representation are well covered
Russian translation has some minor mistakes

[Maja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and easy to read book for someone who is looking for a lighthearted refresher on the basics of film. The illustrations are good and help the reader understand and visualise some of the concepts. I also liked the concept of student-teacher discussion and loved the amount of questions and more philosophical aspects, which were present all throughout.

[EJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you need a brush-up on Film Theory, this is a great book. Great for high school students, and good for generating ideas for film essay topics.

[karine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Безусловно, тяжело рассказать всю историю кино в 200 страницах, но определяющие основы основ и важные имена я запомнила!!

Отдельно хочется отметить как же тяжело было читать текст в репликах кто придумал выбрать такой тонкий шрифт и поставить его на черный моиии глазаа:((

[woxerelex · Rating 3 out of 5]

хорошая книжка по верхам, бесячие иллюстрации

[katya]

в переводе никиты котик