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The Leonard Lopate Show / July 08, 2009 / French New Wave Cinema at 50

French New Wave Cinema at 50

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

The Museum of Arts and Design and Museum of the Moving Image are collaborating on a new film series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the French New Wave. The series, entitled French New Wave Essentials, will present the best and most influential films of this period. David Schwartz is the chief curator of the Museum of the Moving Image and Brian MacFarland is Associate Vice President of the Museum of Arts & Design.

More information on screenings here.


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  • [1] Martin Brown from Manhattan July 08, 2009 - 12:52PM

    Other films from 1959: Some Like It Hot, North By North West, The World of Apu.
  • [2] Victor from Ramsey, NJ July 08, 2009 - 12:54PM

    are these movies available on hulu.com or similar sites? it is frustrating to search hulu for good movies. a list of good french movies available online would be appreciated.
  • [3] Victor from Ramsey, NJ July 08, 2009 - 12:55PM

    excellent interview, by the way. thanks.
  • [4] Sandra from Astoria, Queens July 08, 2009 - 01:03PM

    I can't believe they chose only one Chabrol film--he's great! The French Hitchcock.

    Also, maybe they should have screened some Robert Bresson along with Melville? He was influential to the New Wave.

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