This work has been translated into Persian by Mohammad Arjang. Tehran-based Chatr-e Firouzeh Publishing has released '100 Ideas that Changed Film' in 455 pages.

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped film since its inception. Entertaining and intelligent, it is both a concise history and a fascinating resource. Each idea is presented through informed text and arresting visuals paying homage to the medium's great classics. We learn why and how the ideas first evolved and what their impact has been up to the present day.

A collection of terms and concepts related to the world of cinema, accompanied by detailed explanations, illustrations, and examples that help the reader understand the landscape of the film industry. It is, in a way, a history of cinema, as it examines the evolution of cinema over time, and also an encyclopedia of terms and concepts.

In relatively detailed entries, it looks at 100 milestones of cinema throughout its century-long history and provides examples from them. The glossary at the end of the book further adds to its comprehensiveness.

Essentially, this book is a compilation of definitions and elaborations on terms, equipment, necessities, and words related to the film industry, making it an excellent guide for a deeper understanding of this art and offering a professional and precise introduction to it.

David Parkinson is a film reviewer for the Radio Times and the Oxford Times, a contributing editor on Empire and writes the 'Ask Parky' column for the Guardian Film website. He has written and edited a number of books, including 'A History of Film', 'The Young Oxford Book of Cinema' and 'The Rough Guide to Film Musical'.