Bill Nichols Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

In what ways do films influence and interact with society? What social forces determine the kinds of movies that get made? How do movies reinforce—and sometimes overturn—social norms? As societies evolve, do the films that were once considered ‘great’ slip into obscurity? Which ones? Why? These questions, and many others like them, represent the mainstream of scholarly film studies today. In Engaging Cinema, Bill Nichols offers the first book for introductory film students that tackles these topics head-on. Published in a handy 'trade paperback' format, Engaging Cinema is inexpensive and utterly unique in the field—a perfect complement to or replacement for standard film texts.

This comprehensive textbook serves as an essential guide for students of cinema, offering a revised and updated fifth edition that explores key issues and concepts in film studies while tracing the historical development of film and introducing significant national cinemas. It presents a variety of theories and theorists, from Formalism to Feminism, with contributions from subject specialists, including two new authors. The text analyzes a wide range of films, illustrated with 150 full-color stills and production shots. Widely reviewed by educators and featuring a foreword by Bill Nichols, it is crucial for introductory film and media studies students globally. Key features include updated discussions on contemporary film industry issues and technological changes, new chapters on Film and Technology and Latin American Cinema, and case studies on films like District 9 and Avatar. The book also provides marginal key terms, notes, cross-referencing, suggestions for further reading and viewing, and a comprehensive glossary and bibliography. A new companion website enhances the learning experience with case studies, links, and resources. Individual chapters cover topics such as film production contexts, cinematic authorship, genre theory, and various national cinemas, featuring contributions from a diverse group of scholars.

Klíčová kniha teorie dokumentárního filmu. Je sestavena na základě odpovědí na osm otázek, například - jak se dokumentární filmy liší od ostatních druhů filmu a jaké žánry dokumentu známe. Definuje základní pojmy a zároveň zavádí jednoznačné kategorie, které pomáhají v orientaci různorodé dokumentární kinematografie. Odpovědi na otázky formuluje jednoduše, s podporou mnoha příkladů; kniha je ideální učební pomůckou. Nichols zároveň uvádí vlastní koncepci šesti modů dokumentárního filmu (dopracovaná oproti původním čtyřem, které uvedl v knize Representing Reality). Kniha se na akademické půdě stala jednou ze základních teoretických koncepcí dokumentárního filmu vůbec.

Diese spannungsreiche Anthologie enthält die wichtigsten Texte der letzten 70 Jahre zum Dokumentarfilm. Ein wertvoller Reader und ein fundierter Diskussionsbeitrag zu den aktuellen Fragen des Genres.