Jean-Luc Godard Book order

December 3, 1930 – September 13, 2022

Jean-Luc Godard was a French-Swiss filmmaker and a pivotal figure of the "French New Wave." His work consistently challenged the conventions of Hollywood cinema, often representing the most extreme approaches within the New Wave movement. Godard's films were frequently infused with his political ideologies and a deep understanding of film history, often drawing upon existential and Marxist philosophies. His distinctive cinematic voice established him as one of the most influential figures in global cinema.

2010
Jean-Luc Godard
Interviews
246 pages
9 hours of reading
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Jean-Luc Godard's revolutionary impact on cinema spans three decades, characterized by his innovative works like Breathless and Contempt. His bold experimentation challenges traditional filmmaking and extends to his thought-provoking essays in Cahiers du Cinéma and insightful interviews. Godard's exploration of film and video redefines the medium, making him a pivotal figure in cinematic history. His controversial projects, such as Hail Mary and Histoire(s) du cinéma, further exemplify his commitment to changing the world through art.
2005
Cinema
160 pages
6 hours of reading
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Focuses on a century of film. This book argues that - after the century of Chaplin and Pol Pot, Monroe and Hitler, Stalin and Mae West, Mao and the Marx Brothers - film and history are inextricably intertwined. It presents the author's thoughts on film theory, cinematic technique, film histories, as well as the video revolution.
2002
The future(s) of film
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Englische Ausgabe von ISBN 978-3-906127-63-7 „Das Gesagte kommt vom Geschehenen“. Followed by J. A. Whistler's 'Ten O'Clock'.
1984
Pierrot Le Fou
1969
Masculine Feminine
The script, interviews, stills, etc, from jean-Luc Godard's film "Masculine Feminine".

Jean-Luc Godard

Cinema

The future(s) of film

Pierrot Le Fou

Masculine Feminine