Cinema is a mass art form. In modern society it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t encountered it in one form or another. Films that became favorites or cult classics, as well as new releases—these are among the most in-demand topics for discussion both among friends and with strangers. Topics related to film are close to everyone. Yet the world of cinema is an entire universe with its own complex structure. This book tells how that universe was created, who its inhabitants are, and who allows us to plunge into it—opening a door to a world of wonders.