One of the few women pioneers of cinema and a committed feminist, Germaine Dulac strongly believed that the public had a role to play in shaping the history of cinema and the kinds of films that filmmakers could make. This book draws on a wealth of archival material - both films and writing - to study Dulac's 'behind the scenes' work on filmmaking and her social/political activism in the field of cinema. The biographical and historical introduction contextualises Dulac's situation at the heart of the avant-garde. Three chapters organise her films and career around the kinds of cinema that she promoted: 'psychological', 'pure' and 'documentary'. The conclusion contrasts Dulac's contributions with those of Alice Guy Blache, another early woman film pioneer, highlighting their differing paths to recognition.

About the Author
Maryann De Julio is Professor of French at Kent State University


Book Information
ISBN 9780719077944
Author Maryann De Julio
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publisher Manchester University Press
Weight(grams) 299g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 11mm