Archiving the past: women’s film history in France, 1927–1978

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how women beyond feminist film historians contribute to film history.
• Employs critical and speculative historiography.
• Analyzes various forms of film representation by women.
• Examines archival materials spanning 1927 to 1978.
• Highlights the diverse roles women play in shaping film narratives.
• Demonstrates the importance of including women’s perspectives in film history.
• Calls for broader recognition of contributions made by women filmmakers.