Contemporary French Cinema: An Introduction (Revised Edition)

Contemporary French cinema is an essential introduction to popular French film of the last 35 years. It charts recent developments in all genres of French cinema with analyses of over 120 movies, from Les Valseuses to CachÃ(c).

Reflecting the diversity of French film production since the New Wave, this clear and perceptive study includes chapters on the heritage film, the thriller and the war movie, alongside the 'cinÃ(c)ma du look', representations of sexuality, comedies, the work of women film makers and le jeune cinÃ(c)ma. Each chapter introduces the public reception and critical debates surrounding a given genre, interwoven with detailed accounts of relevant films.

Confirmed as a major contribution to both Film Studies and French Studies, this book is a fascinating volume for students and fans of French film alike.

Author: Guy Austin
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 12/01/2008
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780719078293

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2009

About the Author

Guy Austin is Reader in French at the University of Sheffield