"Cinema: A Visual Anthropology" provides a clear and concise summary of the key ideas, debates, and texts of the most important approaches to the study of fiction film from around the world. The book examines ways to address film and film experience beyond the study of the audience. Cross-disciplinary in scope, "Cinema "uses ideas and approaches both from within and outside of anthropology to further students' knowledge of and interest in fiction film. Including selected, global case studies to highlight and exemplify important issues, the book also contains suggested Further Reading for each chapter, for students to expand their learning independently. Exploring fundamental methods and approaches to engage this most interesting and vibrant of media, Cinema will be essential reading for students of anthropology and film. Edited by Marcus Banks, Key Texts in the Anthropology of Visual and Material Culture is an innovative series of accessible texts designed for students. Each volume concisely introduces and analyses core topics in the study of visual anthropology and material culture from a distinctively anthropological perspective.

"Cinema: A Visual Anthropology" provides a clear and concise summary of the key ideas, debates, and texts of the most important approaches to the study of fiction film from around the world. The book examines ways to address film and film experience beyond the study of the audience. Cross-disciplinary in scope, "Cinema "uses ideas and approaches both from within and outside of anthropology to further students' knowledge of and interest in fiction film. Including selected, global case studies to highlight and exemplify important issues, the book also contains suggested Further Reading for each chapter, for students to expand their learning independently. Exploring fundamental methods and approaches to engage this most interesting and vibrant of media, Cinema will be essential reading for students of anthropology and film. Edited by Marcus Banks, Key Texts in the Anthropology of Visual and Material Culture is an innovative series of accessible texts designed for students. Each volume concisely introduces and analyses core topics in the study of visual anthropology and material culture from a distinctively anthropological perspective.

Scott Hicks directs this fantasy drama starring Addison Timlin, Jeremy Irvine and Harrison Gilbertson. Adapted from Lauren Kate's novel of the same name, the film follows 17-year-old Lucinda Price (Timlin) as she is sent to the notorious Sword and Cross boarding school after being accused of a crime she didn't commit. Not long after arriving, Lucinda begins experiencing strange visions and finds herself being mysteriously drawn to fellow students Daniel Grigori (Irvine) and Cam Briel (Gilbertson). However, after discovering some dark secrets about her past, Lucinda soon finds herself in the centre of an epic battle as Daniel and Cam's true identities are revealed.