Cahiers du cinéma n°42 - special number Noél 1954

This issue of Cahiers du Cinéma centers on the theme of love in cinema, exploring its different facets including passion, eroticism, and romance, with a detailed list of film examples. There is a discussion on the depiction of love and sexuality, the impact of censorship on erotic expression in films, the use of color and cinematography as elements of desire, and how television compares to cinema when portraying sensuality. Specific articles delve into topics such as the nature of passion and its cinematic representation, the eroticism inherent in television's "direct" element, and how societal norms and film techniques contribute to the portrayal of love, or the lack thereof. The articles present a critical analysis of how love and desire are filtered through a variety of lenses - from societal norms, censorship, to the personal perspectives of filmmakers themselves.