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This introductory text analyzes 25 years of popular French film including recent developments in all genres. Reflecting French cinema's diversity since the new Wave, chapters include the Heritage film; thrillers; war movies; Cinema-du-Look; representations of sexuality; and women film-makers.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: histoire/s du cinema.
2. Documentary, History, Nationality since 1968.
3. Representations of Sexuality.
4. Women’s Cinema.
5. The polar: France and Hollywood.
6. Cinema du look: la nouvelle nouvelle vague.
7. Conclusion: France and Hollywood.
Glossary, Filmography and Bibliography.

Contemporary French Cinema

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A Paperback by Guy Austin

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    Publisher: Manchester University Press
    Publication Date: 9/12/1996 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780719046117, 978-0719046117
    ISBN10: 0719046114
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This introductory text analyzes 25 years of popular French film including recent developments in all genres. Reflecting French cinema's diversity since the new Wave, chapters include the Heritage film; thrillers; war movies; Cinema-du-Look; representations of sexuality; and women film-makers.

    Table of Contents

    1. Introduction: histoire/s du cinema.
    2. Documentary, History, Nationality since 1968.
    3. Representations of Sexuality.
    4. Women’s Cinema.
    5. The polar: France and Hollywood.
    6. Cinema du look: la nouvelle nouvelle vague.
    7. Conclusion: France and Hollywood.
    Glossary, Filmography and Bibliography.

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