Cultures on Celluloid Author:Keith Reader What do we mean when we speak of the cultural identity of a nation? And how is this represented in the cinema? Keith Reader looks at how the history, ideology and subculture of a country emerges in its cinema and examines some of the interesting and diverse questions that arise out of a study of national cinemas. Four countries are discussed-... more »-the United States, France, Britain and Japan--and reference is made to many films, providing a stimulating and often ground-breaking insight into cinema. Cultures on Celluloid is essential reading for all students of the screen.« less