Patrick de Haas on Independent Cinema in France
In a December 1992 article for artpress, Patrick de Haas examines the crisis of French cinema, attributing it not to a lack of good scripts but to a neglect of image structure—an area where American cinema excels. He profiles key figures in independent filmmaking, including Michael Snow, Kenneth Anger, and Paul Sharits, tracing their significant trajectories.
Key facts
- Article published in artpress in December 1992
- Author: Patrick de Haas
- Discusses crisis of French cinema
- Blames lack of focus on image structure, not scripts
- American cinema praised for prioritizing image structure
- Profiles Michael Snow, Kenneth Anger, Paul Sharits
- Title: Des images indépendantes
Entities
Artists
- Michael Snow
- Kenneth Anger
- Paul Sharits
- Patrick de Haas
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —