The Rough Guide to Film 1 (Rough Guide Reference)
In the spirit of the Rough Guides travel books, this volume looks beyond the Hollywood mainstream to provide assistance to anyone who is browsing rental-store shelves or online DVD catalogs in search of something new. More than 800 directors from around the globe are profiled, and more than 2,000 of their most important films are briefly reviewed. Boxed features examine genres, national cinemas, and other topics. If you’re in a hurry, you can turn to the various categorized lists of five great directors, five classic films, and five “lesser-known gems.” --Mary Ellen Quinn