Swedish Film: An Introduction and Reader givesa wide and yet concise presentation of thehistory of Swedish film through a number ofarticles by Swedish and international filmscholars. The book draws upon a rich traditionof research on Swedish cinema, and itoffers a varied and inspiring introduction tothe history from the very first film screeningsto contemporary works.Included are sections on the Swedish cinemainstitutions; silent films; genre cinema;auteurs and art cinema, and a reflection onthe film industry before and after the newmillennium.Combining in-depth studies with contextualizingintroductions, Swedish film: An Introductionand Reader provides a rich spectrumof perspectives on Swedish film previouslyunavailable in English. The book will be essentialreading for students, scholars and anyonewho has an interest in Swedish cinema!