French New Wave rejected Hollywood's polished studio system
French New Wave
French New Wave rejected Hollywood's polished studio system
The movement was spearheaded by French film critics and cinephiles associated with Cahiers du cinéma. They rejected the "Tradition of Quality" in mainstream French cinema, which emphasized craft over innovation and old works over experimentation.
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Understanding this rejection helps explain the unique and innovative characteristics of French New Wave cinema.
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