
FAQ About The Influence of Neorealism on Global Cinema

How did Neorealism influence the French New Wave and other film movements?
Neorealism influenced the French New Wave and other film movements by demonstrating the potential of cinema as a tool to convey authentic, socially relevant stories. Directors like Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut were inspired by the Neorealists' focus on realism and improvised storytelling, adopting similar techniques such as hand-held camerawork and on-location shooting to convey their narratives.