The cinematic theater

"In The Cinematic Theater, Ebrahimian examines and explores the similarities and differences between cinema and theater, and in doing so defines a new theater form. Identifying the need for image-based perceptions, Ebrahimian describes the basic elements that define the cinematic theater. To illustrate this he analyzes the work of major film directors, such as Sergei Eisenstein, Federico Fellini, Martin Scorsese, and Orson Welles, while drawing upon the perspectives of prominent contemporary theater directors and writers, including Richard Foreman, Robert Wilson, and Heiner Muller." "By bridging the gap between the two art forms, The Cinematic Theater serves as a valuable resource for students and practitioners of both cinema and theater."--BOOK JACKET.