Narration in the Fiction Film / Edition 1

by David Bordwell

Overview

In this study, David Bordwell offers the first comprehensive account of how movies use fundamental principles of narrative representation, unique features of the film medium, and diverse story-telling patterns to construct their fictional narratives. The result is a pioneering, far-reaching work which will change the way we perceive narrative film--and which every serious film scholar, student or fan will welcome.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780299101749
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	09/15/1985
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	678,938
Product dimensions:	9.50(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

David Bordwell is Professor of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Table of Contents

Introduction PART ONE: Some Theories of Narration I. Mimetic Theories of Narration 2. Diegetic Theories of Narration PART TWO: Narration and Film Form 3. The Viewer's Activity 4. Principles of Narration 5. Sin, Murder, and Narration 6. Narration and Time 7. Narration and Space PART THREE: Historical Modes of Narration 8. Modes and Norms 9. Classical Narration: The Hollywood Example 10. Art-Cinema Narration 11. Historical-Materialist Narration: The Soviet Example 12. Parametric Narration 13. Godard and Narration. Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

'This book is of crucial importance to film specialists. I cannot think that any film teacher/scholar would miss reading this work.' - Don Fredricksen, Cornell University '

Narration in the Fiction Film is an excellent study of issues in the analysis of narrative and a major contribution to work on analysing film narratives. His studies of particular films in this respect are exemplery and illuminating.' - Elizabeth Cowie, University of Kent

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