PN 1994 .P66

Includes bibliographical references and index

Film: A Critical Introductionprovides a comprehensive framework for studying films, with an emphasis on writing as a means of exploring filmrs"s aesthetic and cultural significance. This textrs"s consistent and comprehensive focus on writing allows students to master film vocabulary and concepts while learning to formulate rich interpretations. Part I introduces readers to the importance of film analysis, offering helpful strategies for discerning the way films produce meaning. Part II examines the fundamental elements of film, including narrative form, mise en scegrave;ne, cinematography, editing, and sound, and shows how these concepts can be used to interpret films. Part III moves beyond textual analysis to explore film as a cultural institution and introduce students to essential areas of film studies research.