Murphy
The British Cinema Book
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844572755
- author:
- Murphy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- British Film Institute
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 378
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The British Cinema Book provides a comprehensive introduction to major periods and genres in British cinema from the 1890s to the present. This revised edition covers debates, industry, representation, and key films, including Piccadilly, It Always Rains on Sunday, The Ladykillers, This Sporting Life, The Devils, Withnail and I, Bend it Like Beckham, and Control. Leading scholars and critics address a range of issues in five sections, covering British cinema from the 1890s to the present. Discussions are illustrated with case studies of key films and over 100 images from the BFI's collection. This updated edition offers a thorough exploration of the complex history and development of British cinema.
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