CIN201Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Unconscious Mind, Jean Epstein, Dada
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The situation in france during the 1920s differs markedly from those of germany and russia. France"s industry had to respond to a damaging loss of strength after wwi. Dominant figure in the early years of the french film industry. Influence in france was comparable to that of edison"s in the u. s. Production system was managed by ferdinand zecca. Both the mise-en-sc ne and the startling imagery of the mystery serial had lasting influence, serving as an inspiration for the surrealists. During this period, france"s domestic production did not register the influence of stylistic developments occurring beyond the country"s borders. Wwi caused a marked slowdown in french film production, allowing u. s. imports to make inroads post-war. Neither path nor gaumont saw the financial need to invest in production. The lack of industrial consolidation meant that there were openings for independent producers, many of whom made films outside the mainstream. Industry devised numerous strategies to combat america"s dominance of french screen-
