15 Key Film Movements That Shaped and Defined Cinema, Explained
15. French Impressionism (1910s–1920s) French Impressionismrefers to an avant-garde silent film movement that was born in France right after World War I. It had a huge influence on the future of Western cinema. The main characteristic of this movement was its editing techniques, which focused on enhancing the aesthetic traits of every frame and portraying the character’s psychological states. Characters in French Impressionist movies were rarely positive and usually dark and troubled....