On the Art of Film

Author: Astrid Lindgren
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Publish Date: 1994-10-01
Features: This book is a systematically presented work on the art of cinema by British physicist Astrid Lindgren. Upon its first publication, it attracted widespread attention in the film industry. The author briefly introduces the organizational structure, shooting process, and technical elements of films, focusing on analyzing various aspects of cinematic art, such as the structure of film narratives, montage techniques, shooting techniques, and issues related to visual composition, sound and music in films, as well as the techniques of film actors. In the revised edition, the author has made some textual revisions and added a critical section.