Film studies at Tiffany's : a beginner's guide to film studies : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

This beginner's guide to film studies is divided into three chapters all focusing on the film Breakfast at Tiffany's. The first chapter conveys some background information about the production and personnel of Breakfast at Tiffany's. This information is a supplementary resource not found in the viewing experience. The second chapter looks at the film in terms of its star, Audrey Hepburn. This includes how Audrey Hepburn's persona is used for the purposes of the film. The third chapter looks at the film as an adaptation from an existing piece of literature. The chapter addresses criticism of the adaptation while finding some interesting parallels between the two works. The three chapters are followed by an extensive list of suggested readings and viewings to aid the reader in deeper study into Audrey Hepburn and film studies.