French Cinema: A Critical Filmography

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From the books by Colin Crisp, in which the author analyzes 101 key films from each period.

Currently includes:
Volume I: 1929-1939
Volume II: 1940-1958

"This invaluable resource by one of the world’s leading experts in French cinema presents a coherent overview of French cinema in the 20th century and its place and function in French society."

(from the publisher)

This is an ongoing series. A third volume covering 1958-1974 is forthcoming.

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    Sous les toits de Paris

    1930 — a.k.a. Under the Roofs of Paris, in 5 top lists Check
  2. 10 new

    Marius

    1931, in 7 top lists Check
  3. 22 new

    Quatorze Juillet

    1933 — a.k.a. July 14, in 1 top list Check
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    Le bonheur

    1934, in 0 top lists Check
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    Le grand jeu

    1934, in 2 top lists Check
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    L'Atalante

    1934, in 21 top lists Check
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    La bandera

    1935, in 0 top lists Check
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    La kermesse héroïque

    1935 — a.k.a. Carnival in Flanders, in 4 top lists Check
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    Gueule d'amour

    1937 — a.k.a. Lady Killer, in 1 top list Check
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    Naples au baiser de feu

    1937 — a.k.a. The Kiss of Fire, in 0 top lists Check
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    Pépé le Moko

    1937, in 10 top lists Check
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    Hôtel du Nord

    1938 — a.k.a. Hotel du Nord, in 2 top lists Check
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    Le quai des brumes

    1938 — a.k.a. Port of Shadows, in 10 top lists Check
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    Le jour se lève

    1939 — a.k.a. Daybreak, in 12 top lists Check
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    La règle du jeu

    1939 — a.k.a. The Rules of the Game, in 24 top lists Check
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    La fille du puisatier

    1940 — a.k.a. The Well-Digger's Daughter, in 2 top lists Check
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    Remorques

    1941, in 5 top lists Check
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    La nuit fantastique

    1942 — a.k.a. Fantastic Night, in 3 top lists Check
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    Les visiteurs du soir

    1942 — a.k.a. The Devil's Envoys, in 3 top lists Check
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    L'éternel retour

    1943 — a.k.a. Love Eternal, in 1 top list Check
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    Les dames du Bois de Boulogne

    1945 — a.k.a. The Ladies of the Bois de Boulogne, in 7 top lists Check
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    Les enfants du paradis

    1945 — a.k.a. Children of Paradise, in 21 top lists Check
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    La belle et la bête

    1946 — a.k.a. Beauty and the Beast, in 26 top lists Check
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    Partie de campagne

    1946 — a.k.a. A Day in the Country, in 13 top lists Check
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    Le diable au corps

    1947 — a.k.a. Devil in the Flesh, in 2 top lists Check
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    Le silence est d'or

    1947 — a.k.a. Man About Town, in 1 top list Check
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    Les dernières vacances

    1948 — a.k.a. The Last Vacation, in 0 top lists Check
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    Le mura di Malapaga

    1949 — a.k.a. The Walls of Malapaga, in 2 top lists Check
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    Le silence de la mer

    1949 — a.k.a. Le Silence de la Mer, in 6 top lists Check
  30. 167 new

    Orphée

    1950 — a.k.a. Orpheus, in 18 top lists Check
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    La ronde

    1950 — a.k.a. La Ronde, in 8 top lists Check
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    Le carrosse d'or

    1952 — a.k.a. The Golden Coach, in 7 top lists Check
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    Casque d'or

    1952 — a.k.a. Casque d'Or, in 9 top lists Check
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    Madame de...

    1953 — a.k.a. The Earrings of Madame De..., in 13 top lists Check
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    Les grandes manoeuvres

    1955 — a.k.a. The Grand Maneuver, in 0 top lists Check
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    Lola Montès

    1955, in 12 top lists Check
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    Et Dieu... créa la femme

    1956 — a.k.a. ...And God Created Woman, in 5 top lists Check
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    Porte des Lilas

    1957 — a.k.a. The Gates of Paris, in 1 top list Check
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