Ginette Vincendeau's scholarship delves into French and European cinema, with a particular focus on popular genres, film stars, and the intricate relationship between national identity and the cinematic medium. Her research navigates film history and representation, exploring specific themes such as the cinematic depiction of the South of France. Vincendeau also sheds light on women's cinema, contributing to a richer understanding of the diverse landscape of European film artistry. Her academic approach enriches film studies with a critical lens on the cultural and historical dimensions of filmmaking.
Brigitte Bardot was the first official face of Marianne, the figure synonymous with the liberty of France. She became one of the most famous faces of French cinema during the 50s and 60s and set the world alight when she appeared in And God Created Woman in 1957. This book examines Bardot's life and career.
Ginette Vincendeau discusses the artistic value of his films in their proper context and comments on Jean-Pierre Melville's love of American culture and his controversial critical and political standing in this English language study.
Englische Originalausgabe/Original English edition.