#428 - Jacques Rivette: The Bad Boy of the French New Wave
The Important Cinema Club
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Unraveling Rivette: Parisian Cinema and Improvisation
This chapter explores Jacques Rivette's film 'Paris Belongs to Us,' focusing on its blend of classical and improvisational cinema, as well as its unsettling narrative styles. The conversation also examines the complexities of Rivette's storytelling, drawing parallels to other French New Wave filmmakers, while highlighting themes of reality, identity, and collaborative filmmaking. Through discussions of both 'Paris Belongs to Us' and 'Céline and Julie Go Boating,' the speakers reflect on the enchanting yet disorienting experience of Rivette's work and its portrayal of Paris.
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