World Cinema through Global Genres

World Cinema through Global Genres introduces the complex forces of global filmmaking using the popular concept of film genre. The cluster–based organization allows students to acquire a clear understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world. Innovative pedagogical approach that uses genres to teach the more unfamiliar subject of world cinema A cluster–based organization provides a solid framework for students to acquire a sharper understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world A “deep focus” section in each chapter gives students information and insights about important regions of filmmaking (India, China, Japan, and Latin America) that tend to be underrepresented in world cinema classes Case studies allow students to focus on important and accessible individual films that exemplify significant traditions and trends A strong foundation chapter reviews key concepts and vocabulary for understanding film as an art form, a technology, a business, an index of culture, a social barometer, and a political force. The engaging style and organization of the book make it a compelling text for both world cinema and film genre courses INDICE: Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii How to Use This Book xv Introduction 1 UNIT I THE WARRIOR HERO 43 Chapter 1: The Warrior Hero 45 Deep Focus on Chinese Cinemas 79 Close–up: The Magnificent Seven 100 Close–up: Seven Samurai 106 Close–up: Sholay 113 Close–up: Way of the Dragon 118 UNIT II THE WEDDING FILM 125 Chapter 2: The Wedding Film 127 Deep Focus on Indian Cinemas 159 Close–up: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 181 Close–up: Monsoon Wedding 187 Close–up: The Wedding Banquet 192 Close–up: Wedding in Galilee 197 UNIT III THE HORROR FILM 203 Chapter 3: The Horror Film 205 Deep Focus on Japanese Cinemas 254 Close–up: Halloween 270 Close–up: Suspiria 276 Close–up: The Devil’s Backbone 282 Close–up: Ring 287 UNIT IV THE ROAD MOVIE 293 Chapter 4: The Road Movie 295 Deep Focus on Latin American Cinemas 335 Close–up: Thelma & Louise 368 Close–up: La Strada 374 Close–up: Breathless 379 Close–up: The Motorcycle Diaries 386 Glossary 392 Index 406

• ISBN: 978-1-118-71292-4
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 456
• Fecha Publicación: 09/12/2013
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés