With more than 250 images, new information on international cinema—especially Polish, Chinese, Russian, Canadian, and Iranian filmmakers—an expanded section

Bordwell scrutinizes the theories of style launched by various film historians and celebrates a century of cinema. The author examines the contributions of many

Fictional films tell true historical stories... Film and History is a compelling and unique overview of the cinema and its relationship with history, ranging fr

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The ability to view recorded moving pictures has had a major impact on human culture since the development of the necessary technologies over a century ago. For