Jean Pierre Melville Centennial Retrospective section

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A pioneering figure in the French New Wave film movement, French filmmaker Jean Pierre Melville (1917-1973) is one of the biggest names and most influential figures in the history of cinema. He is well known for his minimalist film noir crime dramas.

A selection of 10 of Melville’s films, which have been restored to their former glory, have been on show during Pingyao International Film Festival.