Theory of Film: The Redemption of Physical Reality

Siegfried Kracauer's classic study, originally published in 1960, explores the distinctive qualities of the cinematic medium. The book takes its place alongside works in classical film theory by such figures as B la Bal zs, Rudolf Arnheim, and Andr Bazin, among others, and has met with much critical dispute. In this new edition, Miriam Bratu Hansen, examining the book in the context of Kracauer's extensive film criticism from the 1920s, provides a framework for appreciating the significance of Theory of Film for contemporary film theory.

Author: Siegfried Kracauer
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 12/14/1997
Series: Princeton Paperbacks
Pages: 488
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.46w x 1.16d
ISBN: 9780691037042
Revised Edition