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An international survey of the narrative fiction film from its beginnings to the present day. This work includes contributions of major film producing countries, significant film makers, and their films, set within social, artistic, economic and technological contexts. The text also covers important nations and periods in film history - including American, British, French, Italian, German, Asian and Eastern European. The author provides critical interpretation of the work of film makers and important films along with over 200 stills with captions, country, year, director and actors shown. Every chapter includes a list of books and films on the period for further study.