Why is French cinema so frustrating?

The best approach, I guess, is to assess a French film like you would assess a painting: it is message sent by a director, and it is up to the audience if it succeeds in deciphering it. So other than pleasing the audience it is about challenging the audience. read more

Cinema has attained a huge cultural significance in France, and French cinema continues to be recognised the world over for its quality, breadth and sophistication. French cinema history is a fascinating subject that shows how technological advances and socio-political factors impinged on the development and exploitation of film art. read more

Cinema of France refers to the film industry based in France. The French cinema comprises the art of film and creative movies made within the nation of France or by French filmmakers abroad. France is the birthplace of cinema and was responsible for many of its significant contributions to the art form and the film-making process itself. read more