A labour of love, this book spotlights the influence of French New Wave cinema
Sydney Morning Herald
by Tom RyanFebruary 24, 2026
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"Far from the Masters – Experimentations in Post-New Wave French Cinema," edited by Cornell Cash and Corey P. Cribb, is a concise yet ambitious exploration of French cinema's post-New Wave era. This 112-page book, published by Index Press, features nine essays by Australian writers analyzing films from the late '60s onwards, focusing on their engagement with "post-New Wave experimentations." While modest in size and reproduction quality, it offers deep insights into lesser-known works that diverge from the simplicity of the New Wave, exploring themes of personal struggle and collective meaning.
The book's contributors include Jake Wilson, who examines
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/24/2026