Description
Book SynopsisWorld 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.
Table of ContentsPreface 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
