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Explores the affinity between the French and American film industries, breaking down myths of American imperialism and French cultural protectionism. This book illuminates the vital role that cinema has played in the globalization of culture. It also probes the profitable influences that Hollywood and Paris exerted on each other.

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"It is difficult to say whether Vanessa Schwartz's work provides more brilliant analyses and stimulating perspectives to the history of culture or to the history of the cinema. Undoubtedly to both, since the connections she makes between filmmaking and the creation of urban imaginaires are original and convincing. Neither Hollywood, obviously, nor Paris, as well, would exist without films, at least in our thoughts and desires, and Vanessa Schwartz shows this masterfully. 'So French!' - perhaps, but so well done - absolutely!" - Antoine de Baecque, coauthor of Truffaut: A Biography"

Its So French

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      Publisher The University of Chicago Press
      Published 15 December 2007
      ISBN-13 9780226742434
      978-0226742434
      ISBN-10 0226742431
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      Performing arts

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      Book Synopsis
      Explores the affinity between the French and American film industries, breaking down myths of American imperialism and French cultural protectionism. This book illuminates the vital role that cinema has played in the globalization of culture. It also probes the profitable influences that Hollywood and Paris exerted on each other.

      Trade Review
      "It is difficult to say whether Vanessa Schwartz's work provides more brilliant analyses and stimulating perspectives to the history of culture or to the history of the cinema. Undoubtedly to both, since the connections she makes between filmmaking and the creation of urban imaginaires are original and convincing. Neither Hollywood, obviously, nor Paris, as well, would exist without films, at least in our thoughts and desires, and Vanessa Schwartz shows this masterfully. 'So French!' - perhaps, but so well done - absolutely!" - Antoine de Baecque, coauthor of Truffaut: A Biography"

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