Film Theory

Exploring the dynamic interplay between cinema and its audience, this revised edition delves into how various film theories conceptualize the ideal spectator. The authors outline seven configurations that illustrate the evolving relationship between screen and viewer, tracing the development of film theory from neo-realism to modernist, psychoanalytic, and cognitivist approaches. By integrating insights from philosophy and neurology, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the spectator’s experience throughout cinematic history.