The French New Wave
Film Studies · Year 10 · Global Perspectives and Independent Film · 3.º Período

The French New Wave

An introduction to the revolutionary techniques of the French New Wave, including jump cuts and location shooting. Students will learn about auteur theory and its impact on modern filmmaking.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Film Studies AO1: Understand key developments in global film history.GCSE Film Studies AO2: Analyse unconventional editing and cinematography techniques.

About This Topic

An introduction to the revolutionary techniques of the French New Wave, including jump cuts and location shooting. Students will learn about auteur theory and its impact on modern filmmaking.

Key Questions

  1. What was the 'auteur theory' and why did it emerge in France?
  2. How did jump cuts and handheld cameras break traditional Hollywood rules?
  3. What is the lasting legacy of the French New Wave on contemporary directors?

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