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Wiley Blackwell A Companion to D. W. Griffith Film Book

Name: Wiley Blackwell A Companion to D. W. Griffith Film Book
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Explore the life and work of one of the most controversial figures in American film history with A Companion to D. W. Griffith. As part of the Wiley Blackwell Companions to Film Directors series, this volume serves as a comprehensive resource for students, historians, and cinema enthusiasts alike. This text provides an authoritative account of the first acknowledged auteur of the cinema. It examines how Griffith's style and status changed as cinema developed. You will read about the era when narrative became the dominant mode of storytelling and when the short film transitioned into the feature film format. As film became the primary form of mass entertainment, Griffith remained at the center of these major industry shifts. This book offers an exhaustive look at his lasting filmic legacy and his role in the evolution of the medium. It is an essential reference for understanding the foundations of modern filmmaking.

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Comprehensive study of D. W. Griffith, providing an exhaustive look at the first acknowledged auteur of American cinema.

Authoritative account covering the director's entire life, work, and his lasting impact on the film industry.

In-depth exploration of how Griffith's style evolved alongside the development of narrative cinema.

Detailed analysis of the transition from short films to the feature-length format in early film history.

Academic reference that examines Griffith's role during the rise of film as a major form of mass entertainment.

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Brand: Wiley
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1118341252
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > Reference
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 26 January 2018
Listed Since: 01 May 2012

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