'Film Europe' And 'Film America'

This book examines the efforts to create a pan-European film movement in the 1920s and 1930s, alongside American industry's reactions.

This volume features a collection of specially-commissioned essays that explore the ambitious efforts to establish a pan-European film production movement during the 1920s and 1930s. It delves into the various initiatives undertaken by European filmmakers and the subsequent reactions from the American film industry, which sought to maintain its dominance in global cinema. The essays provide a nuanced understanding of the cultural and economic dynamics at play during this transformative period in film history.

Film Europe and Film America includes contributions from an impressive lineup of scholars, such as Thomas Elsaesser, Kristin Thompson, and Ginette Vincendeau, alongside emerging voices who have engaged in recent archival research. The book not only presents scholarly analysis but also features primary documents chosen by the contributors, which serve to enrich their arguments and encourage further exploration of the topics discussed.

As part of the Exeter Studies in Film History series, this collection represents a significant contribution to cinema scholarship. It highlights an area of study that is gaining momentum in academic circles and at institutions like the British Film Institute. By examining the interplay between European and American cinema, this book sheds light on the historical context of film production and its implications for the industry today.