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The American Cinema: Directors And Directions 19291968,Used
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The Auteur Theory, Of Which Film Criticandrew Sarris Was The Leading American Proponent, Holds That Artistry In Cinema Can Be Largely Attributed To Film Directors, Who, While Often Working Against The Strictures Of Studios, Producers, And Scriptwriters, Manage To Infuse Each Film In Their Oeuvre With Their Personal Style. Sarriss The American Cinema, The Bible Of Auteur Studies, Is A History Of American Film In The Form Of A Lively Guide To The Work Of Two Hundred Film Directors, From Griffith, Chaplin, And Von Sternberg To Mike Nichols, Stanley Kubrick, And Jerry Lewis. In Addition, The Book Includes A Chronology Of The Most Important American Films, An Alphabetical List Of Over 6000 Films With Their Directors And Years Of Release, And The Seminal Essays 'Toward A Theory Of Film History' And 'The Auteur Theory Revisited.' Over Twentyfive Years After Its Initial Publication, The American Cinema Remains Perhaps The Most Influential Book Ever Written On The Subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The American Cinema: Directors and Directions 1929-1968'? A: The book primarily focuses on the auteur theory, highlighting how film directors influence the artistry of cinema and providing a comprehensive history of American film through the works of over two hundred directors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The American Cinema' is Andrew Sarris, a prominent film critic known for his advocacy of the auteur theory.
- Q: When was 'The American Cinema' first published? A: The book was first published on January 1, 1986, and has since been influential in the study of film.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The American Cinema' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The American Cinema'? A: The book contains a total of 393 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to film studies? A: Yes, 'The American Cinema' serves as a lively guide and is accessible for those new to film studies, while also being informative for seasoned scholars.
- Q: Does this book include a list of films and directors? A: Yes, it includes an alphabetical list of over 6000 films along with their directors and years of release.
- Q: What significant essays are included in the book? A: The book features seminal essays such as 'Toward a Theory of Film History' and 'The Auteur Theory Revisited,' which are critical to understanding film history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book if purchased used? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating it has been previously used but remains in satisfactory condition.
- Q: What is the significance of 'The American Cinema' in film literature? A: It is considered one of the most influential books on film, especially regarding the study of auteur theory and the history of American cinema.