What is it about?
This article reviews 'Curtains of Light' by George Toles. In his book, Toles counters the idea that theatre and film stand in opposition to each other. The review argues that – while they have their own rhythm and style – Toles' film analyses invite readers to form their own opinions and reflect on the relationship between theatre and film.
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Why is it important?
When we describe a film as 'theatrical' we mean to say that there is something wrong with it – that it has failed as a piece of cinema. Toles' book helps reflect on and question this assumption and is therefore useful to everyone interested in or studying cinema. This article provides a succinct overview of and a point of access into 'Curtains of Light'.
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This page is a summary of: Of Stage and Screen, Film International, September 2022, Intellect,
DOI: 10.1386/fint_00180_4.
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