Cahiers du cinéma n°1 - April 1951

This inaugural issue of Cahiers du Cinéma is dedicated to the memory of Jean George Auriol, a former collaborator on "La Revue du Cinéma", and features articles reflecting on the evolution of cinema and its relationship with television. The magazine features in-depth articles on the work of Edward Dmytryk and the use of deep focus, plus a reflection on the Italian film industry and its production infrastructure. Alexandre Astruc discusses themes of mystery and the human condition in Anglo-Saxon cinema, drawing examples from films such as "Stromboli", while others review films such as "Sunset Boulevard" and "Journal d'un curé de campagne" and explore their technical and dramatic qualities. There are also reviews of a number of films featured at the 1951 Cannes film festival.