#428 - Jacques Rivette: The Bad Boy of the French New Wave
The Important Cinema Club
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The Cinematic Tapestry of Jacques Rivette
This chapter explores the intricate world of Jacques Rivette, a key figure in the French New Wave, focusing on his unique filmmaking style and notable works like 'Out One' and 'The Nun.' The speakers discuss Rivette's relationships with contemporaries like Godard and Truffaut and his unconventional narrative structures, which challenge traditional storytelling. Furthermore, they examine the impact of Truffaut's essay on auteur theory and the broader landscape of French cinema in the late 1950s.
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