Description
Neupert explains the contexts behind the rise of cinema in France, including groundbreaking work by the LumiEre family, Georges MEliEs, and Alice Guy; the powerhouse studios of PathE and Gaumont; directors such as RenE Clair, Germaine Dulac, Marcel Pagnol, and Jean Renoir; and an array of stars, including Max Linder, Jean Gabin, Josephine Baker, and MichEle Morgan. The first fifty years of French film practice established cinema's cultural and artistic potential, setting the stage for the global post-World War II explosion in commercial movies and art cinema alike. French film and its rich history remain at the heart of cinematic storytelling and our moviegoing pleasure.
Book Information
ISBN 9780299337704
Author Richard Neupert
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint University of Wisconsin Press
Publisher University of Wisconsin Press
Weight(grams) 323g