The French Road Movie

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Exploring the evolution of the road movie genre in French cinema since the late 1960s, this book examines the cultural exchange between American and French film. It combines film history and theory to analyze shifts in social, political, and industrial contexts, addressing themes such as liberty, identity, and gender. Each chapter offers an in-depth look at significant films, providing innovative interpretations that highlight the road genre's importance within French cinematic history, thus revitalizing a frequently overlooked field of study.