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What is cinematic storytelling? How can we understand its technique and complexities? What are its extents and limitations? In this monumental work, David Bordwell catalogues every aspect of film narrative, offering insight into an amazing variety of fiction films. The author, who is as comfortable talking about Al Jolson movies as he is describing the career of Jean-Luc Godard, has made a major contribution to film studies and the field of narrative theory.
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“This book is of crucial importance to film specialists. I cannot think that any film teacher/scholar would miss reading this work.”—Don Fredricksen, Cornell University
“This is a well-illustrated, well-documented book, up to date in a time of rapidly changing theories. It also opens up important new questions to explore. ... Highly recommended for graduate students and upper-division undergraduates.”—Choice
“A comprehensive account of how movies use fundamental principles of narrative representation, unique features of the medium, and particular story-telling patterns to move and delight us. … Should inspire all serious film theorists.” —Communications Booknotes
Narration in the Fiction Film
Narration in the Fiction Film,David Bordwell,University of Wisconsin Press,0299101746,Cinema/Film: Book,Film & Video - Screenwriting,History and criticism,Motion picture plays,Motion pictures,Philosophy,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Performing Arts / Film / History & Criticism
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