Contemporary French Cinema: An Introduction (Revised Edition)

By Guy Austin

Book Overview

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 Cach .

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 'cin ma du look', representations of sexuality, comedies, the work of women film makers and le jeune cin 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719078296
• ISBN13: 9780719078293
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Good text for a course

I have used the first edition of Guy Austin's text in teaching film to undergraduate students, supplementing with articles and/or other texts. It provides a nice overview of French cinema, and lots of relevant examples, from which I can choose cinematic clips to illustrate the points. It's an easy read and includes some photos. I'm glad there is a new edition that will have some updated material as well.