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Chapter 1

: Introduction<br>1.1 Evolution of French Cinema<br>1.2 Importance of French Cinema in Global Context<br>1.3 Objectives of the Study<br>1.4 Methodology<br>1.5 Structure of the Thesis<br><br>####

Chapter 2

: Early French Cinema and the Silent Era<br>2.1 Emergence of French Cinema<br>2.2 Contributions of Lumière Brothers and Georges Méliès<br>2.3 Silent Film Masterpieces<br>2.4 Influence of French Avant-Garde Movements<br><br>####

Chapter 3

: Golden Age of French Cinema: 1930s-1950s<br>3.1 French Poetic Realism<br>3.2 Rise of French Film Noir<br>3.3 Impact of World War II on French Cinema<br>3.4 Auteurs of the French New Wave<br><br>####

Chapter 4

: Contemporary Trends and Themes in French Cinema<br>4.1 Post-New Wave Cinema<br>4.2 Diversity and Representation in French Film<br>4.3 French Cinema and Globalization<br>4.4 Social Issues and Political Commentary<br><br>####

Chapter 5

: French Cinema in the 21st Century<br>5.1 Digital Revolution and Technological Innovations<br>5.2 International Recognition and Awards<br>5.3 Contemporary French Directors and Their Styles<br>5.4 Challenges Facing French Cinema Today<br><br>---<br><br><br></p>