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nouvelle vague

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A cinematic movement that emerged in France in the late 1950s, characterized by its rejection of traditional filmmaking conventions and its emphasis on location shooting, handheld camera work, and innovative narrative structures.

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The Nouvelle Vague movement had a profound influence on world cinema, inspiring filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola.
Jean-Luc Godard's 'Breathless' is often cited as a quintessential example of Nouvelle Vague filmmaking, with its loose, improvisational style and its use of location shooting.

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The Nouvelle Vague movement had a profound influence on world cinema, inspiring filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola.

Jean-Luc Godard's 'Breathless' is often cited as a quintessential example of Nouvelle Vague filmmaking, with its loose, improvisational style and its use of location shooting.

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Nouvelle Vague movement (noun phrase)

the cinematic movement that emerged in France in the late 1950s — "The Nouvelle Vague movement had a profound influence on world cinema."

Nouvelle Vague style (noun phrase)

a style or trend that is new and innovative, often characterized by its use of bold colors, unusual textures, and unconventional materials — "The designer's new collection was a perfect example of Nouvelle Vague style."

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