nouvelle vague
"Nouvelle vague" translates to "new wave" and originally described a groundbreaking French film movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Definition
C1Cinema
(technical, historical)A French film movement from the late 1950s and 1960s known for its experimental editing, visual style, and narrative techniques.
Example
- The nouvelle vague directors broke away from traditional filmmaking techniques, creating a new cinematic language.
B2General
(general)A term used to describe a new or innovative trend in various fields such as art, literature, and music.
Example
- The artist's work is considered part of the nouvelle vague in contemporary painting.
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