Early Film Theories in Italy, 1896-1922
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Author(s)
Casetti, Francesco
Language
EnglishAbstract
This collection is the first to bring together scholars to explore the ways in which various people and groups in Italian society reacted to the advent of cinema. Looking at the responses of writers, scholars, clergymen, psychologists, philosophers, members of parliament, and more, the pieces collected here from that period show how Italians developed a common language to describe and discuss this invention that quickly exceeded all expectations and transcended existing categories of thought and artistic forms. The result is a close-up picture of a culture in transition, dealing with a 'scandalous' new technology that appeared poised to thoroughly change everyday life.
Keywords
cinema and war; early film theories; cinema and psychology; cinema and philosophy; social impact of cinemaISBN
9789048527106Publisher
Amsterdam University PressPublisher website
www.aup.nlPublication date and place
2017Classification
Film theory & criticism