The second edition of this innovative textbook brings together leading scholars to provide detailed analyses of twenty-two key films within the canon of French cinema, from the 1920s to the 1990s. Films discussed include:* masterpieces such as Renoir'sLa Bete Humaineand Carne'sLes Enfants du Paradis* popular classics such asLes Vacances de Monsieur HulotandMa Nuit chez Maud* landmarks of the New Wave such asLes 400 CoupsandA bout de souffle* important films of the 1990s such asNikitaandLa HaineThe films are considered in relation to such issues as the history of French cinema, the social and cultural contexts of their production and reception, the relationship with Hollywood cinema, gender politics, authorship and genre. Each article is accompanied with a guide to further reading and a filmography of the director, and the new edition also includes a fully revised introduction and a bibliography on French cinema. | French Film by Susan Hayward, Paperback | Indigo Chapters