Jacques Rivette CB

Focusing on Jacques Rivette's significant yet underappreciated contributions to French cinema, this study explores his evolution from influential film critic in the 1950s to a key figure in the New Wave movement. It examines his complex and experimental films of the 1970s, as well as his later, innovative dramas that kept him relevant in the following decades. The analysis culminates with a look at his recent works, including Histoire de Marie et Julien and Ne touchez pas la hache, providing a comprehensive overview of his artistic journey.