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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 Béla Balázs, Rudolf Arnheim, and André Bazin, among others, and has... Read Full Overview

This significant study is certain to be the standard work on the subject for many years to come. It demonstrates once and for all that motion pictures differ radically from the traditional arts, and that good plays or novels rarely make good films. Dr. Kracauer is concerned with... Read Full Overview

This significant study is certain to be the standard work on the subject for many years to come. It demonstrates once and for all that motion pictures differ radically from the traditional arts, and that good plays or novels rarely make good films. Dr. Kracauer is concerned... Read Full Overview

Theory of Film: The Redemption of Physical Reality is a book written by Siegfried Kracauer, a German film critic and philosopher. Originally published in 1960, the book is considered a classic in the field of film theory and analysis.In this book, Kracauer explores the relationship... Read Full Overview