Laure Astourian, "The Ethnographic Optic: Jean Rouch, Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, and the Turn Inward in 1960s French Cinema" (Indiana UP, 2024)
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Ethnography in French New Wave Cinema
This chapter explores the evolution of a book based on a dissertation analyzing foreignness in French New Wave cinema, highlighting the significance of archival research and historical context. It examines how key filmmakers employed an 'ethnographic optic' to reflect societal complexities, particularly amidst colonial and post-colonial narratives. The discussion contrasts early and later works of notable filmmakers, revealing the impact of technological advancements on ethnographic representation during the 1960s.
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