INTERNATIONAL FILM GUIDE 2010 (46TH EDITION), The Definitive Annual Review of World Cinema
Ian Haydn Smith (ed.), Wallflower Press, February 2010, paperback, 470 pages. ISBN 978-1-906660-38-3. Price: £19.99

First published in 1963, the International Film Guide enjoys an unrivalled reputation as the most authoritative and trusted source of information on contemporary world cinema. Comprehensive international coverage is offered via a ‘World Survey’ section encompassing the output of over 120 countries. The 2010 International Film Guide offers an overview of trends and changes in global cinema across the last 12 months. Of interest to the industry, film enthusiasts and the casual cinemagoer, the guide provides summaries of all the major festivals and film markets. In addition to the core features that have continued to grow over the publication’s 46 editions, special feature sections will look at important trends, and profile major figures in the film industry. Written by expert local correspondents who present critical reviews assessing features, documentaries and shorts.

Festival Focus: Berlinale – The Berlin Film Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2010. We highlight the festival’s successes over these years, and detail how it has become one of the world’s premiere festivals

Industry Focus: 3D – an examination of the increasing popularity of 3D cinema, looking back at its history, current favourites such as Pixar’s Up, as well as to the future, with James Cameron’s Avatar expected to break new ground.

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