David Bordwell

David Bordwell stands as one of the most influential film scholars in the United States, recognized for his in-depth analyses of filmmaking styles and periods. His work, often in collaboration with Kristin Thompson, delves into a profound understanding of cinematic language and its historical context. Bordwell's scholarship particularly explores classical Hollywood cinema and the cinematographic traditions of various cultures. His impact extends far beyond academia, having trained a generation of cinema studies professors and seen his books translated globally.