Film/genre

by Altman, Rick

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Full title :Film/genre / Rick Altman.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2019.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):British Film Institute
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2019.

Notes

Preface1. What is at stake in the history of literary genre theory?2. What is generally understood by the notion of film genre?3. Where do genres come from?4. Are genres stable?5. Are genres subject to redefinition?6. Where are genres located?7. How are genres used?8. Why are genres sometimes mixed?9. What role do genres play in the viewing process?10. What communication model is appropriate for genres?11. Have genres and genre functions changed over time?12. What can genres teach us about nations?Conclusion: A semantic/syntactic/pragmatic approach to genreAppendix: 'A semantic/syntactic approach to film genre'BibliographyIndex.

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Description:1 online resource (256 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:1838715797, 9781838715793
oclc:on1202873672
LC Classification:PN1995
Dewey Decimal:791.436

Subjects

Cinéma -- Intrigues, thèmes, etc Film genres Film theory & criticism Genres cinématographiques Motion pictures -- Plots, themes, etc PERFORMING ARTS -- Film & Video