Altman, Rick

Film/Genre

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ISBN 13:
9780851707174
author:
Altman, Rick
format:
Paperback
publisher:
British Film Institute
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
272
Genre:
Film theory & criticism
Condition:
New
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£41.69

Description

Revisiting the concept of film genre, Altman challenges prevailing notions by examining the roles played by industry critics and audiences in shaping and re-shaping genre. He critiques major voices in genre theory, from Aristotle to Wittgenstein, to reveal the conflicting stakes behind the genre game.

Altman's approach is based on the complex relationship between genre users, and he explores a range of films that illustrate this dynamic, including "The Great Train Robbery", "Star Wars", "The Jazz Singer" and "The Player".

This book offers a fresh perspective on film genre, one that acknowledges the diverse meanings attached to the term by different groups. By examining the interactions between critics, audiences and filmmakers, Altman sheds new light on the evolution of film genres.

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