1968 and global cinema

has increased significantly with a proliferation of publications, conferences, and scholarly groups. Many articles and books focus on one national cinema (e.g. China, Australia, Japan, Finland, Mexico) interrogating global connections and influence. Other works offer overviews of this emerging disciplinary field. An important addition to transnational cinema scholarship, Costanzo’s When the World Laughs is the first to focus on Film Comedy East and West. Rich with provocative ideas for comparisons and contrasts among countries and regions, it is a rewarding place to begin, expanding this field of inquiry and inviting constructive engagement.