Over 550 films from the silent film era to the present day. The articles provide information about production conditions, form, content, and impact. Each entry is followed by filmographies and literature references. Many illustrations, various indexes, and a detailed glossary invite readers to delve deeper. A lexicon for moviegoers and dedicated cinephiles. With over 40 newly included films, including: Being John Malkovich, BlackBox BRD, Breaking the Waves, Amélie, Fargo, The Celebration, Funny Games, Head-On, Good Bye Lenin, Hana-Bi, In the Mood for Love, Life is Beautiful, Run Lola Run, The Matrix, Pulp Fiction, Titanic, The Deathmaker, Trainspotting, The Intouchables, and Groundhog Day.