# French Cinema A Critical Filmography: Volume 2, 1940–1958

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- Authors: [C. G. Crisp](https://www.bookquiver.com/c-g-crisp)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2015-08-01

## Description

This invaluable resource by one of the world’s leading experts in French cinema presents a coherent overview of French cinema in the 20th century and its place and function in French society. Each filmography includes 101 films listed chronologically (Volume 1: 1929–1939 and Volume 2: 1940–1958) and provides accessible points of entry into the remarkable world of 20th-century French cinema. All entries contain a list of cast members and characters, production details, an overview of the film's cultural and historical significance, and a critical summary of the film's plot and narrative structure. Each volume includes an appendix listing rewards earned and an extensive reference list for further reading and research. A third volume, covering the period 1958–1974, is forthcoming.

## Editions

### French Cinema A Critical Filmography: Volume 2, 1940–1958

- Publisher: Indiana University Press
- ISBN: 978-02-5301-695-9
- Pages: 362
- Published: 2015-08-01
- Language: en_US