La nouvelle vague: portrait d'une jeunesse

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These are the films listed in Antoine de Baecque's introduction to the French New Wave, La nouvelle vague: portrait d'une jeunesse.

The book contains a short selection of 20 films that defined the genre: "Here is, from 1958 to 1962, a selection of 20 films which have made the New Wave. This is the core of about 150 films, from young directors, during few years, most of which are forgotten today."
These films are the first 20 films on the list, ranked chronologically.

The book also mentions a lot of films that were made during 1958 to 1962, before, and after, which can be considered New Wave.
These films make up the rest of the list, ranked chronologically as well.

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  1. 3 -

    Les quatre cents coups

    1959 — a.k.a. The 400 Blows, in 26 top lists Check
  2. 9 -

    Tirez sur le pianiste

    1960 — a.k.a. Shoot the Piano Player, in 10 top lists Check
  3. 15 -

    Jules et Jim

    1962 — a.k.a. Jules and Jim, in 21 top lists Check
  4. 23 -

    Les mistons

    1957 — a.k.a. The Mischief Makers, in 1 top list Check
  5. 50 new

    Antoine et Colette

    1962 — a.k.a. Antoine and Colette, in 0 top lists Check
  6. 60 new

    La peau douce

    1964 — a.k.a. The Soft Skin, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jun 18, 2015 by Gershwin; source