The Language of Film is both a passionate and instructive book that illuminates the reader with the pleasures associated with the discovery of film theory, history and aesthetics. The essence of the book will awaken the desire to transform an understanding of these primary film elements into practice.

Richard Litvin, Undergraduate Film & TV, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, USA

This exploratory reading is notably succinct, informative and moreover, digestible from a beginner's perspective.

Adrian Beasley, London Metropolitan University, UK

I like the idea of having a text for this class that isn't just about the technical aspects of what a camera is and how to use it; and I really appreciate the easy to read layout and and small bites of information.

Christine Dehne , Manhattanville, USA

An excellent book - relevant and interesting. Written in a clear manner. The case studies make the reading more enjoyable. Great style, clear format - very well presented.

Donna Stephens, Plymouth College of Art, UK

An extremely enjoyable and engaging read ... For novice film-makers complex theory is made accessible in bite-sized pieces, supported by interesting case studies and 'asides' of film fact/history.

Elaine Drainville, University of Sunderland, UK

This book provides the perfect blend between linguistic theory and visual entertainment. With its multitude of examples this edition presents core aspects of film analysis in an engaging and fun way.

Sonja Molnar, University of Salzburg, Austria