As a pioneer of the French New Wave, Jacques Rivette was one of a group of directors who permanently altered the world's perception of cinema by taking the camera out of the studios and into the streets. His films, including "Paris nous appartient, Out 1: Noli me tangere, Celine et Julie vont en bateau--Phantom Ladies Over Paris, La belle noiseuse, Secret defense, " and "Va savoir" are extraordinary combinations of intellectual depth, playfulness, and sensuous beauty.In this study of Rivette, Mary M. Wiles provides a thorough account of the director's career from the burgeoning French New...
As a pioneer of the French New Wave, Jacques Rivette was one of a group of directors who permanently altered the world's perception of cinema by ta...
