French Cinema-A Critical Filmography

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French Cinema-A Critical Filmography

Volume 2, 1940–1958

Films, cinema Film history, theory or criticism

Author: Colin Crisp

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Language: English

Published by: Indiana University Press

Published on: 10th August 2015

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9780253017024


Overview

This invaluable resource by one of the world’s leading experts in French cinema presents a coherent overview of French cinema in the 20th century and its place and function in French society. Each filmography includes 101 films listed chronologically (Volume 1: 1929–1939 and Volume 2: 1940–1958) and provides accessible points of entry into the remarkable world of 20th-century French cinema.

Content Details

All entries contain a list of cast members and characters, production details, an overview of the film's cultural and historical significance, and a critical summary of the film's plot and narrative structure. Each volume includes an appendix listing rewards earned and an extensive reference list for further reading and research.

Additional Information

A third volume, covering the period 1958–1974, is forthcoming.

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