Eric Rohmer on the difference in how Scriptwriters are treated in France and America: “Interviewer: American script-writers are very much the servants of the directors. Perhaps more than in France. Professionally it’s very difficult to get intothe system because the producers have their stable of script-writers…" The full text is available for our subscribers. | History of Cinema

1.4K reactions · 58 shares | Six years ago, Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, France (May 2019), where it won the Palme d’Or — a historic first for South Korean cinema. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, with stunning cinematography by Hong Kyung-pyo, the film marked a turning point in global film recognition. Created in 2019, Parasite went on to sweep major awards, redefining the reach of non-English-language cinema. | History of Cinema | Facebook