While art, music and literature have existed since the beginning of human culture, cinema is a much younger medium, coming into existence in the late 19th Century, a little more than a hundred years ago. Cinema has changed drastically ever since. With rapidly advancing technology and tumultuous political and cultural upheavals across the globe, Cinema has proven to be a fluid medium, adapting to every challenge, be it the coming of Television, physical media and the internet, Cinema has survived, owing to its ability to connect with the masses. In Film Appreciation, we analyse the history of Cinema, the filmmakers and film movements that continue to influence modern films and the medium’s enduring importance in pop culture. The study of Cinema’s history is a must for every aspiring filmmaker, film critic and film enthusiast.