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Legends of style, mystique, and individuality, actresses such as Anna Karina, Jeanne Moreau, Jean Seberg, Brigitte Bardot, and filmmaker Agne`s Varda, stand out as emblems of the French New Wave who continue to fascinate audiences worldwide. Part of a larger group of "modern women? who revolutionized cinema, they broke out of the rigid representations that confined women to stereotypes and led the way toward more complex female roles. Their individual voices and undeniable presence brought authenticity to their characters that resonated both on screen and off.
About the author
Ericka Knudson is a noted author and scholar on the French New Wave. She has published numerous articles on cinematic modernity, and the role of women and literature in the movement, as well as a pedagogical book on world cinema. She holds a PhD in Film Studies from the University of Paris and has taught French film and media at Harvard University.
Summary
Celebrate the iconic female actors and filmmakers of the French New Wave with a compelling new examination of their role as a vital part of cinema history, as well as their influence on attitudes and style in society at large.
