French Cinema}}}A Critical Filmography Volume 2, 1940}}}1958 [Paperback]

This invaluable resource by one of the worlds leading experts in French cinema presents a coherent overview of French cinema in the 20th century and its place and function in French society. Each filmography includes 101 films listed chronologically (Volume 1: 19291939 and Volume 2: 19401958) and provides accessible points of entry into the remarkable world of 20th-century French cinema. All entries contain a list of cast members and characters, production details, an overview of the film's cultural and historical significance, and a critical summary of the film's plot and narrative structure. Each volume includes an appendix listing rewards earned and an extensive reference list for further reading and research. A third volume, covering the period 19581974, is forthcoming.

Introduction

Part I. 19401945
1. La Fille du puisatier (released Paris, 24 April 1941)
2. Premier Rendez-vous (14 August 1941)
3. L'Assassinat du p?re No?l (15 October 1941)
4. Nous les gosses (2 December 1941)
5. Les Inconnus dans la maison (16 May 1942)
6. Le Lit ? colonnes (9 July 1942)
7. La Nuit fantastique (10 July 1942)
8. Le Mariage de Chiffon (6 August 1942)
9. L'Assassin habite au 21 (7 August 1942)
10. Le Voile bleu (18 November 1942)
11. Les Visiteurs du soir (5 December 1942)
12. Pontcarral, colonel d'Empire (11 December 1942)
13. Goupi Mains-Rouges (14 April 1943)
14. Marie-Martine (11 May 1943)
15. Lumi?re d'?t? (26 May 1943)
16. Les Anges du p?ch? (23 June 1943)
17. Adieu L?onard (1 September 1943)
18. L'In?vitable Monsieur Dubois (22 September 1943)
19. Le Corbeau (28 September 1943)
20. L'?ternel Retour (13 October 1943)
21. Jeannou (10 November 1943)
22. Voyage sans espoir (15 December 1943)
23. Le Ciel est ? vous (2 February 1944)
24. Le Voyageur sans bagages (23 February 1944)
25. Premier de cord?e (23 February 1944)
26. Le Carrefour des enfants perdus (26 April 1944)
27. Les lC