World Film Complete Record

Author: Bertelsmann Publishing Group
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Publication Date: 2005-03-01
Features: From the Lumière Brothers to Spielberg, the charm of cinema has captivated people around the world for 100 years, which is why this book was created. It documents the major events, representative films, and renowned actors in the global film industry every year since 1895. Over 1,000 significant moments in the international film industry, along with records of major awards such as the Oscars, Cannes, Berlin, and Venice, are included. More than 2,000 film introductions summarize all important works in the history of world cinema, along with details about directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, and actors. Over 3,000 exquisite images bring to life the highlights of the past century in world cinema.
Open this book and embark on a journey through the history of world cinema: Over 100 major event chronicles contain more than 1,000 significant moments in the international film industry, records of major awards such as the Oscars, Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. More than 2,000 film introductions summarize all important works in the history of world cinema. There are also biographies of key figures in the film industry and background information on films. Over 3,000 exquisite images capture the highlights of more than a century of cinema worldwide.
Seventeen essays, all written by internationally renowned scholars, summarize and analyze the various periods and trends in the development of cinema.