SparkNotes Film Guides are one-stop guides to great works of film–masterpieces that are the foundations of filmmaking and film studies. Inside each guide you’ll find thorough, insightful overviews of films from a variety of genres, styles, and time periods. Each film guide contains:

• Information about the director and the context in which the film was made
• Thoughtful analysis of major characters
• Details about themes, motifs, and symbols
• Explanations of the most important lines of dialogue
• In-depth discussions about what makes a film so remarkable

SparkNotes Film Guides are an invaluable resource for students or anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the great films they know and love.