World Film Theory Trends (21st Century Chinese Film and Television Arts Series)

Author: You Fei
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is divided into eleven chapters in terms of the overall structure, following the chronological development of world cinema. The first six chapters cover the classical period of film theory, including theories such as "Classic Hollywood," "Montage," experimental cinema, documentary cinema, "Long Take," and art cinema. The last five chapters discuss the modern period of film theory, including "New Hollywood" cinema, film structuralism and film semiotics, independent cinema, marginal film theory, and the "Post-Film" movement. This book not only discusses the major periods of world film history but also touches upon different genres, styles, and schools of filmmaking, helping to inspire and guide readers to acquire richer cinematic cultural literacy.