Succinct, lively, and affordable, this text provides a clear focus on developing your skills in film analysis. Offering the most engaging instruction available, this exciting first edition is packed with illustrations from films that you will readily relate to. It features interviews with award-winning film practitioners, who offer insights into

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Succinct, lively, and affordable, ESSENTIAL CINEMA: AN INTRODUCTION TO FILM ANALYSIS vividly illustrates principles in action as it helps you develop effective skills in close analysis. The book is packed with frame captures you can readily relate to, and it also features interviews with film practitioners throughout, giving you insight

A cogent and provocative argument about the art of film, Essential Cinema is a fiercely independent reference book of must-see movies for film lovers everywhere.

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