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French New Wave saw a revival in 2001 with the film Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain. The director, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, used many of the elements commonly seen in original French New Wave films. The film revolves around one central character, the … Continue reading →

The term fourth wall originated in the 19th century in reference to theatrical plays. The stage was surrounded on three sides by walls with the fourth side being open to the audience. In terms of cinema the fourth wall is … Continue reading →