Italian Silent Cinema: A Reader

Author(s): Giorgio Bertellini

Editor(s): Bertellini, Giorgio


Description:

Italian Silent Cinema: A Reader explores the largely forgotten world of Italian silent cinema, including its historical epics, comedies, serials, and romance melodramas. Thirty essays by leading scholars examine topics such as pre-cinema, international distribution, stardom, acting styles, literary adaptation, futurism, nonfiction filmmaking, and local exhibition. This groundbreaking and richly illustrated volume introduces scholars and students alike to a wealth of films, archival documents, and critical research.



Publication Information:

Month of Publication: September

Year of Publication: 2013