Testing Coherence in Narrative Film

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Focusing on the concept of coherence in film studies, the book challenges traditional views by exploring how narrative films with eccentric styles can still achieve coherence. The author argues for a reevaluation of coherence, highlighting its role in the aesthetic of classical Hollywood films. Through detailed analyses of stylistically complex narratives, the work illustrates the need to broaden and adjust classical criteria of coherence, ultimately enriching our understanding of film appreciation.