He is the master of the metaphorical cut. In one film the death of a parent is accompanied by the sudden flight of birds. Students can learn much about the power of editing by careful attention to Ray's style. The text refers to three waves of films. The Next Wave, films from Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and China are noted.
Several sections devoted to recommended films from a variety of countries follows.
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