Have you ever wondered why some films are shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture and some are not? Or why sometimes you see only half the face of a character? Or why sometimes things appear squashed? Then it's time to step into the world of film vs. television.

Film has been around for quite a while, almost three times as long as television. Hence it's natural that it's seen many more innovations take place and develop. Today, going to the movies can be an experience of the most extreme kind.

On the following pages, you will find a brief description of the differences between film and television and the answers to the questions above. You will meet the people who do their best to ruin the possiblities to draw your own conclusions. And you will leave with a broader view on things - don't be a square!