New Hollywood

After the collapse of Classic Hollywood in 1948, independent filmmaking became popular in the United States. This period of cinema’s history, famously known as New Hollywood, was characterized by its reconceptualization and innovation of the cinematic formulas previously created by Classic Hollywood. Films created during the New Hollywood era were deeply influenced by the French New Wave and New German Cinema. Hence, the narratives focused on the everyday life problems and explored topics that were considered taboo (sex and violence). The production aspect of making films also changed drastically during this time. People started to look for ways to make their films on a budget. It is important to mention that even though these movies were cheaply made they were able to generate a lot of revenue. Filmmakers also started to use portable cameras, portable audio systems, location shooting, and amateur actors; this allowed the audiences to identify and connect in a more personal level to the story world portrayed in the films.