French New Wave
4 articles

Long Reads
Essential French New Wave Films
In 1958, François Truffaut's low-budget, autobiographical debut film, 'The 400 Blows', not only won Best Director at Cannes but sparked a revolution that forever changed cinema.
Arthur Vance·June 16, 2026

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What is Auteur Theory and Why Does it Still Matter in Filmmaking?
Just five years after François Truffaut's seminal 1954 essay, the French New Wave exploded onto the global stage, fundamentally reshaping cinema.
Arthur Vance·June 6, 2026

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What is French New Wave Cinema and Why Does it Still Matter?
In 1960, Jean-Luc Godard's A Bout de Souffle shattered cinematic norms.
Arthur Vance·June 3, 2026

What Were French New Wave Cinema Techniques and Films?
Claire Maurier, the actress known for her role as the narcissistic mother in François Truffaut's seminal 1959 film The 400 Blows , has died at 97, as reported by The New York Times .
Arthur Vance·May 15, 2026