A HISTORY OF PARIS CINEMA

Paris is the birthplace of Cinema culture and one of the most filmed cities in the world. On this episode of Lost in Frenchlation we talk about the history of films shot in Paris and the directors who love to shoot the city of light.Juliette Dubois​​ is a cinema historian who gives intricate guided tours of Paris based on the films that have been set there. Her company is Ciné-Balade, and has been operating since 2011. She recently came out with her first cinema guide bookJuliette talks with ARBL Murray and Manon Kerjean about the history of French cinema, the history of film shot in Paris, and the different cinematic movements in Paris throughout the last century-and-a-half. Juliette also gives us a comprehensive “must-see” list of Parisian cinema in the episode. “Paris ciné-balades: 15 parcours fléchés pour les amoureux du 7e art” or “Paris cinema walks: 15 signposted routes for lovers of the 7th art” To Book a Tour with Juliette Dubois​​ for to Ciné-Balade.comIN THIS EPISODE:Must Know DirectorsAlice Guy, the prolific and under known first female director. (Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache/ A documentary by Jodie Foster)Agnes Varda made films in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s she was part of but still distinct from the New Wave movement.Must-See Agnes Varda Films: Faces Places, Cleo from 5-7 François Truffaut, Part of the French New Wave. Made his most well-known film about his boyhood in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.Must-See Films: 400 Blows with actor Antoine Doinel. Cédric Klapisch, Contemporary. A man who loves to film Paris. Must-See Films: EncoreFor more information about Lost in Frenchlation and to buy tickets go to:https://lostinfrenchlation.com/