John Ford
John Ford was a film director associated with American cinema in the twentieth century. His work is closely linked to the Western genre and to narratives involving community, history, and social order.
Ford is discussed in film studies, American cinema history, and genre analysis.
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Ford’s films are examined for their visual composition, use of landscape, and representation of social and historical themes. Interpretations situate his work within studio-era Hollywood and debates on genre and national mythology.