The term art film is much more widely used in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia, compared to mainland Europe, where the terms auteur films and national cinema (e.g. …

Art cinema's project was the transformation of a cultural phenomenon with origins in fair-grounds, vaudeville theaters and music halls, and improvised screening venues, into a cultural activity …

But what really defines art cinema and what differentiates it from commercial cinema? Below, we explore its history, main characteristics, iconic films and directors related to this fascinating …

Jun 9, 2025 · Understanding what is an art cinema is essential for film enthusiasts and scholars alike, as it reveals alternative storytelling techniques and unique visual styles that challenge …

Oct 31, 2025 · This Special Issue invites scholars to submit papers that engage with, interrogate, or reinterpret the relationship between art as a signifier of value and cinema, particularly in …

The term "art cinema" is one of the most familiar in film studies, marking out simultaneously specific filmmakers, specific films, specific kinds of cinemas, and, for some writers, specific …

In 1977 Brazil, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) — a tech expert in his early forties — is on the run. and desperate to reunite with his young son. His search leads him to Recife during Carnival, only …