France has been influential in the development of film as a mass medium and as an art form.

Early personalities

Post-World War II period

At the Cahiers du cinéma, critics and lovers of film would discuss film and why it worked. Modern film theory was born there. Additionally, many of the theoreticians went on to make films themselves.

Personalities from 1950-1960 period

Actors since 1960

Directors since 1960

See also