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May 26, 2024 · Basking in the premise of Blaise Pascal’s philosophical “Wager” on the existence of God, timid engineer Jean-Louis is torn between Françoise, the angelic blonde he’s glimpsed at Mass and secretly vowed to marry, and Maud, the seductive brunette atheist who invites him to spend a snowy winter’s night in her apartment.
5 days ago · Little Fugitive is considered a precursor to the French New Wave movement. With its naturalistic style and emphasis on the exploration of childhood, the film influenced directors like Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut. It was a critical and commercial success.
5 days ago · Dive into the captivating world of cinema with our exploration of Cleo from 5 to 7, a timeless classic that showcases the brilliance of the French New Wave movement. Uncover the existential themes and thought-provoking insights that make this film a true masterpiece.
5 days ago · Le samouraï, released in 1967, was directed by the renowned French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Melville. Melville is known for his distinctive style and his influence on the French New Wave movement. The main character in Le samouraï is named Jef Costello.
3 days ago · By contrast, Roberto Rossellini’s Rome, Open City denies its viewers the admittedly mild succor granted us by Bicycle Thieves, offering instead a raw, righteous outrage that stems from...
I think it's film critic Adrian Martin who's discussing some influential article written by Claude Chabrol in the 1950s probably for Cahiers du cinéma. He says it's called "Big themes", but i did some research and just couldn't find it, i don't know french, so i only googled in english.
5 days ago · The French New Wave was a group of trailblazing directors who exploded onto the film scene in the late 1950s; revolutionising cinematic conventions by marrying the rapid cuts of Hollywood with philosophical trends. Lindsay Parnell explores how this group of young directors reshaped cinema.
