The Other French New Wave

New Directions, Forgotten Directors
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-3-032-24355-3
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Buch, Englisch, 213 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm

This book re-examines the French New Wave, a defining moment in film history, by spotlighting directors who have been unjustly marginalized in traditional narratives. By doing so, it invites a more inclusive understanding of this influential movement and its lasting impact on global cinema. The chapters delve into the works of lesser-known filmmakers including Serge Bourguignon, Pierre Etaix, Paule Delsol, Nelly Kaplan, and Ousmane Sembène, each of whom offers a distinct perspective on the French New Wave. The book addresses critical questions such as: How do these filmmakers redefine the boundaries of the French New Wave? What can their works tell us about the movement's broader cultural and artistic significance? By exploring these questions, the book asks readers to engage with a more nuanced and comprehensive view of this cinematic era. This volume is an essential read for scholars, students, and film enthusiasts interested in expanding their understanding of film history. It is particularly valuable for those studying film theory, history, and criticism, as it challenges conventional narratives and encourages a rethinking of what constitutes the French New Wave.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Palmer, R. Barton

Michael, Charlie

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Serge Bourguignons Sundays and Cybele 1962 The New Wave Meets the International Art Cinema.- Chapter 3: Wave to Tsunami Paule Delsol and the End of the Nouvelle Vague.- Chapter 4: Jacques Demy The New Look for the New Wave.- Chapter 5: Pierre Etaix Slapstick as the Sociology of Late Capitalism.- Chapter 6: Georges Franju In and Out of the Wave.- Chapter 7: Im a solitary panther Nelly Kaplans Art Films.- Chapter 8: Pierre Kast A New Wave Precursor at the Crossroads of Utopia and Independent Cinema.- Chapter 9: Roger Leenhardt the Father of the New Wave.- Chapter 10: Diops Black Girl in Sembenes La Noire de.- Chapter 11: Lexception ordinaire Melvin Van Peebles and the French New Wave.

Über Autor(innen)

R. Barton Palmer is Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature emeritus at Clemson University, and the author or editor of more than sixty books on late medieval literature, film history, and adaptation studies.  With Julie Grossman, he currently edits the .  He also serves as the editor of the and the . 

Charlie Michael is Assistant Professor of Film & Media at Emory University. He is the author of (Edinburgh UP, 2019) and the co-editor of the (Intellect, 2013). His most recent book is (Routledge, 2025).