Jean Mitry

Jean Mitry was a French film theorist and historian who significantly contributed to film aesthetics and the understanding of cinema as an art form. He emphasized the unique qualities of film, such as its ability to manipulate time and space, and argued that cinema should be analyzed for its visual and emotional impact rather than merely its narratives. Mitry explored how elements like cinematography, editing, and sound combine to create a distinct language of film, influencing how audiences perceive stories and emotions on screen. His work helped establish film as a serious subject of artistic and scholarly inquiry.