French New Wave Cinema Flashcards
What is the French New Wave?
A film movement that emerged in the late 1950s and 1960s, known for its innovative storytelling and experimental techniques.
Which director is considered a pioneer of the French New Wave?
François Truffaut
True or False: The French New Wave was characterized by its use of traditional filmmaking techniques.
False
Fill in the blank: The French New Wave filmmakers were heavily influenced by ________ cinema.
Italian Neorealism
What is the significance of the term ‘La Nouvelle Vague’?
It refers to the French New Wave movement in cinema.
Name one film associated with Jean-Luc Godard.
Breathless (À bout de souffle)
What narrative technique is commonly used in French New Wave films?
Non-linear storytelling
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of French New Wave cinema? A) Jump cuts B) On-location shooting C) Strict adherence to scripts D) Self-reflexivity
C) Strict adherence to scripts
Who wrote the influential essay ‘A Certain Tendency of the French Cinema’?
François Truffaut
True or False: French New Wave films often featured amateur actors.
True
What editing technique is famously associated with the French New Wave?
Jump cuts
Fill in the blank: The French New Wave challenged ________ conventions of narrative and style.
Hollywood
Which film is considered a landmark of the French New Wave?
The 400 Blows (Les Quatre Cents Coups)
What role did the Cahiers du Cinéma play in the French New Wave?
It served as a critical platform for young filmmakers and their ideas.
Name one common theme found in French New Wave films.
Youth and rebellion
Multiple Choice: Which of the following directors is NOT typically associated with the French New Wave? A) Agnès Varda B) Alain Resnais C) Steven Spielberg D) Eric Rohmer
C) Steven Spielberg
What is the impact of improvisation in French New Wave films?
It adds a sense of spontaneity and realism.
True or False: French New Wave films typically had large budgets.
False
Fill in the blank: Many French New Wave films were shot in ________ to capture authenticity.
Real locations
Which year is often cited as the beginning of the French New Wave?
1959
Name a significant female director of the French New Wave.
Agnès Varda
What is the role of self-reflexivity in French New Wave cinema?
It encourages viewers to be aware of the film’s construction and artifice.
True or False: French New Wave filmmakers often broke the fourth wall.
True
What was the typical narrative focus of French New Wave films?
Personal stories and character development
