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Table of Contents:<br><br>
Chapter 1
: Introduction<br>1.1 Background of French Cinema and National Identity<br>1.2 Statement of the Problem<br>1.3 Objectives of the Study<br>1.4 Significance of the Study<br>1.5 Scope and Limitations<br>1.6 Research Methodology<br>1.7 Organization of the Thesis<br><br>
Chapter 2
: Historical Evolution of French Cinema<br>2.1 Origins and Early Pioneers<br>2.2 French Cinema during World War II<br>2.3 French New Wave and Its Impact<br>2.4 Contemporary Trends and Globalization<br>2.5 Synthesis of French Cinematic History<br><br>
Chapter 3
: Representations of France in Cinema<br>3.1 Stereotypes and Clichés in French Cinema<br>3.2 Cultural Symbols and Icons Depicted on Screen<br>3.3 Landscapes and Cityscapes as Symbols of Frenchness<br>3.4 Portrayal of French History and National Heroes<br>3.5 French Society and Social Issues in Film<br>3.6 Examination of Gender and Identity in French Cinema<br>3.7 Conclusion: Patterns and Tendencies in Representing France<br><br>
Chapter 4
: The Role of French Cinema in Shaping National Identity<br>4.1 Cinematic Narratives of French Exceptionalism<br>4.2 Reflections of National Trauma and Collective Memory<br>4.3 Cinema as a Tool for Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power<br>4.4 The Construction of Frenchness in International Co-Productions<br>4.5 French Cinema and Political Discourse<br>4.6 Controversies and Debates Surrounding Representations of France<br>4.7 Conclusion: Implications for National Identity Formation<br><br>
Chapter 5
: Reception and Impact of French Cinema on Global Audiences<br>5.1 French Cinema in International Film Festivals<br>5.2 Box Office Successes and Cultural Exportation<br>5.3 Critical Reception and Film Criticism<br>5.4 Audience Engagement and Spectatorship<br>5.5 Influence on Global Filmmaking Practices<br>5.6 Case Studies of French Films' Reception Abroad<br>5.7 Conclusion: French Cinema's Contribution to Global Discourse<br><br><br></p>