Cahiers du cinéma No. 287 - April 1978

This issue of Cahiers du Cinéma delves into the technical aspects of filmmaking in an extensive interview with Jean-Pierre Beauviala, focusing on the evolving relationship between film and video technologies and how they impact the diffusion of cinema. The magazine also features an in-depth interview with Raúl Ruiz, exploring his cinematic approach in exile and his views on propaganda, along with a theoretical piece by Ruiz on object relations in cinema. A significant section covers the Bondy film festival, analyzing propaganda and counter-propaganda films of WWII. Additionally, the issue includes an interview with Hélène Châtelain on her video work, "Le lion, sa cage et ses ailes," and detailed critical analyses of films such as *Dora et la lanterne magique*, *La voix de son maître*, *Rencontres du troisième type*, *Secrète enfance*, *Giliap*, and *Iphigénie*. Finally, the “Petit Journal” section provides insights into Philippe Garrel’s work, the challenges of short film production through an interview with Noël Simsolo and a look at other film-related topics.