In an attempt ot give a panorama of world cinema since its origins, this dictionary contains entries for about 1200 films from all over the world. A brief description of the plot of the film, the personnel involved in the production, and often some short, critical comments are included for each film. This dictionary is a companion volume to a…

The author, in this new edition of a 1945 classic on film theory, proposes that films have a greater influence on the minds of the general public than any other art form; therefore, a careful study of film is necessary to control and direct its potential influence. He delineates the early history of films, pointing out that not until 10 or 12…

A two-semester elective high school course in the study, evaluation, and appreciation of the cinema as an art form is outlined in this publication. An overview of the course--goals, approaches for the development of units, teaching activities and methods, and texts--precedes a listing of the 10 curriculum units. Subjects of the units are film and…