The Style of film
Discover the style of film with Kevin Toma
Films tell stories, create worlds and draw you into the reality of their characters. How they do this is a matter of style. But how does a film's style take shape? In this lively new course, film journalist Kevin Toma (de Volkskrant) unravels the many facets of film style through surprising clips from classic and contemporary cinema. Both playful and in-depth, this journey of discovery teaches you to appreciate film style with pleasure, attention and an open mind – from precise directorial choices to the little imperfections and beautiful coincidences that give a film its personality.
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Kevin Toma
Kevin Toma (born in Sittard in 1974) studied Film Studies in Nijmegen. He began writing film reviews for de Filmkrant and later worked as a web editor for VPRO Cinema. He currently teaches film and works as a film critic for publications including de Volkskrant. He regularly gives film courses and introductions across the Netherlands, including at Natlab. In 2024, he received the Louis Hartlooper Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Dutch film culture.
