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  Taxi Driver Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver (1976), directed by Martin Scorsese. (more) New Hollywood American film movement Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/art/New-Hollywood Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: American New Wave, Hollywood New Wave, Hollywood Renaissance Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne, Will Gosner Will Gosner is an associate editor covering general interest topics, including film, television, and sports. He has a B.A. from the University of Chicago. He joined Britannica in 2014. Will Gosner•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 20, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Also called: American New Wave, Hollywood Renaissance, or Hollywood New Wave (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was the New Hollywood movement? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The New Hollywood movement was an American film movement roughly from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s that emphasized director-driven creativity and experimentation, marking a shift from the old studio system." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are the key features of New Hollywood films? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "New Hollywood films feature frank depictions of sex and violence, antiauthoritarian and cynical attitudes, and engagement with social issues, reflecting the concerns of the Baby Boomer generation." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How did the New Hollywood movement begin? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The movement began with the surprise success of films such as Bonnie and Clyde (1967), The Graduate (1967), and Easy Rider (1969), which were well received by audiences and younger critics." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What led to the decline of the New Hollywood era? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The decline began with the success of blockbusters such as Jaws (1975) and Star Wars (1977), as studios shifted focus to potential blockbusters and away from experimental, director-driven projects." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Who are some notable directors of the New Hollywood era? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Notable directors include Robert Altman, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, among others." } } ] } Top Questions What was the New Hollywood movement? The New Hollywood movement was an American film movement roughly from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s that emphasized director-driven creativity and experimentation, marking a shift from the old studio system.

  What are the key features of New Hollywood films? New Hollywood films feature frank depictions of sex and violence, antiauthoritarian and cynical attitudes, and engagement with social issues, reflecting the concerns of the Baby Boomer generation.

  How did the New Hollywood movement begin? The movement began with the surprise success of films such as Bonnie and Clyde (1967), The Graduate (1967), and Easy Rider (1969), which were well received by audiences and younger critics.

  What led to the decline of the New Hollywood era? The decline began with the success of blockbusters such as Jaws (1975) and Star Wars (1977), as studios shifted focus to potential blockbusters and away from experimental, director-driven projects.

  Who are some notable directors of the New Hollywood era? Notable directors include Robert Altman, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, among others.

  New Hollywood, American film movement that took place roughly from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s. The movement marked a shift both in how movies were made and in the subjects and themes depicted onscreen. In terms of production, New Hollywood films represent a decisive rejection of the old studio system in favor of director-driven creativity and experimentation. In their subject matter, New Hollywood films reflect the concerns of the then rising Baby Boomer generation and are known for their frank depictions of sex and violence, antiauthoritarian and cynical attitudes, and engagement with social issues. The movement began with the ...(100 of 1893 words)

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