European Art Cinema

John White is Senior Lecturer in Film and Media at Anglia Ruskin University, UK. He is co-editor of The Routledge Encyclopedia of Films (2015) and author of Westerns (2011).

‘John White’s erudite and expansive new work revitalises our approach to and understanding of European art cinema. Expertly tracing the history of the genre, White’s book offers a compelling set of case studies – from Lang to Bresson to Bergman to von Trier – that get straight to the heart of what makes these films so sophisticated, enduring and meaningful.’Ben McCann, Associate Professor and Head of French Studies, University of Adelaide, Australia‘This rich and meticulously researched text, with its compelling blend of context, theory and case studies, offers a fresh and refreshing approach to a complex body of cinema. Clearly written and organised, with detailed filmic analysis throughout, the book acknowledges the challenges of tackling a contested area of film studies and provides a fearless re-evaluation of "art film for cinema exhibition" made in Europe.’Sarah Barrow, Head of the School of Film and Media, University of Lincoln, UK

• List of Figures Introduction Outlining the Theoretical Landscape A Brief Historical Overview of European Art Cinema Key Critical Approaches Key Thematic Approaches Political Aspects of European Art Cinema European Art Cinema and Experimental Film European Art Cinema and Hollywood Case Studies ConclusionsBibliographyFurther ReadingIndex