Coffee Break French CBF Mag 2.05 | L’ancêtre du cinéma français
Jun 13, 2022
Dive into the fascinating world of early French cinema! Discover how the Lumière brothers revolutionized filmmaking with their 1895 projection. Hear about Georges Méliès, a pioneer in using special effects to create magic on screen. The hosts explore useful vocabulary for discussing films and highlight grammar tips, including the subjunctive and gerunds. Enjoy anecdotes that illustrate how cinema can reflect our dramatic lives. This lively discussion is sure to inspire your love for film and the French language!
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Cinema For Every Taste
- French cinema offers a wide range from Godard classics to recent comedies, appealing to diverse tastes.
- The episode frames cinema as the "seventh art," showing its cultural breadth in France.
Invention Is Collective
- Historians resist crediting a single inventor for cinema because inventions evolve through many contributors.
- The Lumière brothers are often credited, but the episode highlights others like Georges Méliès.
Pour Que Requires Subjunctive
- The phrase pour que triggers the subjunctive mood in French when expressing purpose.
- The hosts show prendre → prenne as a clear example of this subjunctive shift.