This reference provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history.

Electronic reproduction.

Volume 1. Preface -- List of articles -- Academy awards - Crime films -- Index -- Volume 2. List of articles -- Criticism - Ideology -- Index -- Volume 3. List of articles -- Independent film - Road movies -- Index -- Volume 4. List of articles -- Romantic comedy - Yugoslavia -- Glossary -- Notes on advisors and contributors -- Index.