Film movements are an imperative facet not only to the history of film, but history in general. Some sociologists even agree that film movements can often represent the political, social, and economic climate of a particular time period. For example, Italian neo-realism widely reflected the real economic turmoil post-WWII Italy was enduring at the time. Films such as Bicycle Thieves and Umberto. D were all about encapsulating the financial hardship and devastation of Italy not only after the second World War but also after the collapse and dissolution of its fascist system.
The Australian New Wave, with films such as Picnic at Hanging Rock or The Last Wave, seemed to depict - what was - a very consequential political topic at the time; the European Anglo-Saxon relationship with the indigenous Aboriginals. It also seemed to examine and dissect the elements of Aboriginal mythology and its correlation with urban, modern Australian life.
More recently, the New French Extremity movement, with films like Martyrs and Ils, seem to adopt a very graphic and ruthless nature, almost like it is exploring the underworld of the seemingly normal French suburbs and people.
I always found film movements interesting in that aspect. Some of the greatest foreign films of all time were rooted in the movements of the French New Wave and even German Expressionism. They certainly are reflective of what is going on the world and they all seem to have distinctive traits that makes their films so very different.
Are you interested in any particular film movements or do you have any favourite films that stemmed from such movements?
Here is a link to some of the most famous and well-known film movements.
The Australian New Wave, with films such as Picnic at Hanging Rock or The Last Wave, seemed to depict - what was - a very consequential political topic at the time; the European Anglo-Saxon relationship with the indigenous Aboriginals. It also seemed to examine and dissect the elements of Aboriginal mythology and its correlation with urban, modern Australian life.
More recently, the New French Extremity movement, with films like Martyrs and Ils, seem to adopt a very graphic and ruthless nature, almost like it is exploring the underworld of the seemingly normal French suburbs and people.
I always found film movements interesting in that aspect. Some of the greatest foreign films of all time were rooted in the movements of the French New Wave and even German Expressionism. They certainly are reflective of what is going on the world and they all seem to have distinctive traits that makes their films so very different.
Are you interested in any particular film movements or do you have any favourite films that stemmed from such movements?
Here is a link to some of the most famous and well-known film movements.