European Silent Films on Video

A Critical Guide

• Author(s): William Parrill,
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Pages: 520
• ISBN_10: 078642494X
  ISBN_13: 9780786424948
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Performing Arts / Film / General , Performing Arts / Film / Guides & Reviews , Performing Arts / Film / History & Criticism , Performing Arts / Film / Reference , Performing Arts / Film / Regional & National , Performing Arts / Reference ,

Description:... This book is a critical encyclopedia of silent European films currently available on DVD, laser disc, and VHS. It provides concise and accurate summaries of the films, evaluates the quality of the prints, discusses the changing reputations of both films and filmmakers, and considers how the techniques developed during the silent period continue to influence films today. The appendices include a list of films by year, films by director, and films by country or origin. The book cites contemporary and recent criticism of the films and includes an extensive bibliography. Numerous photos are also included.