The 1990s usher in an unexpected golden era for film. In Iran, we encounter Abbas Kiarostami, who transformed filmmaking by embracing a more authentic approach. Moving to Tokyo, we discover Shinji Tsukamoto, a pioneer of the daring new wave of Japanese horror cinema. In Paris, the acclaimed director Claire Denis shares her insights and experiences in an exclusive interview. The narrative wraps up in Mexico, highlighting the diverse influences and innovations shaping cinema during this vibrant decade.
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The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Episode
S01E13
Air Date
Nov 26, 2011
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Birth of the Cinema
S01E02
The Hollywood Dream
S01E03
The Golden Age of World Cinema
S01E04
The Arrival of Sound
S01E05
Post-War Cinema
S01E06
Sex & Melodrama
S01E07
European New Wave
S01E08
New Directors, New Form
S01E09
American Cinema of the 70s
S01E10
Movies to Change the World
S01E11
The Arrival of Multiplexes and Asian Mainstream
S01E12
Fight the Power: Protest in Film
S01E13
New Boundaries: World Cinema in Africa, Asia & Latin America
S01E14
New American Independents & The Digital Revolution
S01E15
Cinema Today and the Future