The Classic Art House Genre

In David Bordwell's essay, "The Art Cinema as a Mode of Film Practice", he claims that, "art cinema defines itself explicity againt classic Hollywood cinema practices, in the area of narrative structure, and cinematic style,." In the film, Contempt (1963), directed by Jean Luc Godard, Bordwells claims provide an interesting scope through which to watch the film. In the film, the narrative structure, and cinematic style defy classic Hollywood cinema practices. …