New Waves in Cinema

Exploring the legacy of the French New Wave, this book delves into its influence on global cinema, highlighting its innovative techniques of using real locations and nonprofessional actors. Sean Martin traces the evolution of various cinematic movements, including German Expressionism, Soviet Formalism, and Italian Neorealism, while also examining contemporaneous waves like the Czech, British, and New German cinemas. Additionally, it addresses diverse movements such as Brazilian Cinema Novo and avant-garde filmmaking, supported by a comprehensive bibliography and filmography.