French Cinema: A Very Short Introduction

It is often claimed that the French invented cinema, and although their prominence may have been supplanted by Hollywood today, the French film industry remains both prolific and highly lauded. Exploring the entire French cinematic oeuvre, Andrew teases out the distinguishing themes, to bring the defining features of French cinema to light.

• Explores films from all periods of French cinema through a thematic approach, identifying linking motifs and the lineage of cinematic style
• Clarifies French cinema's relation to Hollywood and other cinemas
• Considers the impact of major eras in France's recent history on French cinema
• Analyses French film's relationship with contemporary art, literature, music, and drama
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