French Film: Texts and Contexts
...Hayward and Vincendeau's attention to the cultural specificity of French cinematic production as well as a wider interest in the medium as a whole has culminated in a rigorous examination of these films not only as cultural artifacts but also as technical and creative master productions to be studied and enjoyed by all.–L'Esprit Createur, Vol. 42, No.3 (Fall 2002), Meaghan EmeryAn excellent new introduction never once forces generalities. The book's value is clear: all readers, whether they have seen the films or not, will profit from reading these essays.–Choice