Cahiers du Cinema: Interviews with Film Directors, 1953-1970

Cahiers du Cinema: Interviews with Film Directors, 1953–1970 is a collection of eighteen interviews with renowned filmmakers, commissioned for the esteemed movie journal Cahiers du Cinema. The interviews capture each director at a pivotal point in their artistic development, providing a historical record of the dominance of the Euro-American tradition in cinematic art.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Publisher: Liverpool University Press

Cahiers du Cinema: Interviews with Film Directors,1953-1970, is a remarkable compilation that brings together eighteen renowned directors, including Otto Preminger, Roberto Rossellini, John Ford, Howard Hawks, Max Ophuls, Nicholas Ray, Orson Welles, Fritz Lang, Alain Resnais, Jean-Luc Godard, Francois Truffaut, Michelangelo Antonioni, Carl-Theodor Dreyer, Federico Fellini, Robert Bresson, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Jean Renoir, and Eric Rohmer. These filmmakers are considered some of the most influential auteurs in the history of cinema. The interviews were commissioned for the esteemed movie journal Cahiers du Cinema, which was founded in 1951 by Andre Bazin, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, and Joseph-Marie Lo Duca. Cahiers du Cinema was a pioneering critical enterprise that treated films, particularly Hollywood films, as a serious art form. After 1957, Rohmer himself took over as the editor, and he brought on board a team of influential writers and interviewers, including Jacques Rivette, Godard, Claude Chabrol, and Truffaut. These individuals would go on to become highly influential filmmakers in their own right.

The interviews conducted in Cahiers du Cinema are renowned for their in-depth, critical, and engaged style. They capture each director at a crucial juncture in their development as an artist, providing a historical record of the dominance of the Euro-American tradition in cinematic art. This collection is the first of its kind in English and has been edited with a contextualizing introduction, critical biographies, career filmographies, and a comprehensive index by the American scholar James R. Russo.

The interviews in Cahiers du Cinema: Interviews with Film Directors, 1953-1970, offer a unique insight into the creative processes and artistic visions of these renowned directors. They discuss their influences, techniques, and the challenges they faced in their careers. The directors share their thoughts on the role of cinema as a medium of expression, the role of the director, and the impact of their films on audiences.

Through these interviews, we gain a deeper understanding of the artistic contributions of these directors and their impact on the history of cinema. The collection serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and film enthusiasts alike, providing a glimpse into the minds

The interviews in Cahiers du Cinema: Interviews with Film Directors, 1953-1970, are a testament to the power and influence of cinema as an art form. They showcase the creativity, dedication, and passion of these directors and their contributions to the evolution of cinematic language. The collection is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and film enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the minds.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789762013