Jonathan Broda and John McNulty finally get to French cinema and its offerings with “Le Jour Se Leve” (Daybreak). Among other topics: what is poetic realism? What is Marcel Carne’s contribution to French cinema and has he been overshadowed by Jean Renoir and later — the New Wave? We talk Jacques Prevert’s stamp on the working class conscience. The importance of Jean Gabin and how to achieve the look of poetic realism through heightening reality with light and decor.
A Discussion about "Le Jour Se Leve" (Daybreak) with Jonathan Broda
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A Discussion about "Le Jour Se Leve" (Daybreak) with Jonathan Broda
I speak with Jonathan Broda (Film History Professor EICAR International Film School of Paris) about the Marcel Carné directed poetic realism classic "Le Jour Se Leve" (Daybreak).
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John McNulty has been an instructor in the world's top film schools for over twenty years. He is also a working screenwriter. In this podcast, he wants to take a movie and not only generate an animated discussion (sometimes with guests, sometimes without) but also teach valuable lessons about the craft.
John McNulty has been an instructor in the world's top film schools for over twenty years. He is also a working screenwriter. In this podcast, he wants to take a movie and not only generate an animated discussion (sometimes with guests, sometimes without) but also teach valuable lessons about the craft. Listen on
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