New Hollywood

New Hollywood, also known as the American New Wave, was a film movement in the late 1960s to the early 1980s characterized by a shift in filmmaking style and storytelling. It marked a departure from traditional Hollywood conventions, emphasizing more realistic, innovative, and diverse narratives, often reflecting contemporary social issues. Directors gained greater creative control, experimenting with visual techniques and complex characters. This era brought iconic films and auteurs like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Steven Spielberg, shaping modern cinema by blending artistic expression with mainstream appeal.