6 is a title index to v. 1-15. Includes many obscure U.S. films, but is especially useful for its strong coverage of international film festivals and markets. A collection of signed articles by an international roster of film critics. Index of names, film titles, and illustrations. 1997 International and historical in scope, included films and personalities of all periods from Asia, South America, and Australia, as well as North America and Europe.
Inclusion is based on recommendations of a panel of advisors.
1 profiles about 600 major or representative films, and gives country, year, director, running time, full production and cast credits, filming location, awards, bibliographies of books and articles, and a signed critical essay. 2-4 provide short biographical sketches, complete filmographies, bibliographies, and evaluative essays for the more than 1,600 directors, performers, screenwriters, producers, cinematographers, art directors, designers, composers, etc., selected for treatment. The title index lists all films in vols. Attractive format and illustrations. Fairly lengthy biographical sketches of directors, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, art directors, composers, editors, actors, and actresses, each accompanied by a complete or selective filmography.