Citizen Kane

by DAN WILLIAMS

Published 19 September 2000
Discusses Citizen Kane from a broad academic and critical perspective, setting plot, themes and techniques in context and exploring the film's significance. This York Film Note encourages students to appreciate differing interpretations of each film and to develop their own critical thinking.

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