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French Cinema--A Critical Filmography - by Colin Crisp (Paperback)

French Cinema--A Critical Filmography - by  Colin Crisp (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A third volume, covering the period 1958-1974, is forthcoming.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This invaluable resource by one of the world's leading experts in French cinema presents a coherent overview of French cinema in the 20th century and its place and function in French society. Each filmography includes 101 films listed chronologically (Volume 1: 1929-1939 and Volume 2: 1940-1958) and provides accessible points of entry into the remarkable world of 20th-century French cinema. All entries contain a list of cast members and characters, production details, an overview of the film's cultural and historical significance, and a critical summary of the film's plot and narrative structure. Each volume includes an appendix listing rewards earned and an extensive reference list for further reading and research. A third volume, covering the period 1958-1974, is forthcoming.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Colin Crisp is a leading scholar in French film history and author of <i>The Classic French Cinema, 1930-1960</i> (IUP, 1993) and <i>Genre, Myth, and Convention in the French Cinema, 1929-1939 </i>(IUP, 2002).</p>

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