3 Things 'The French Connection' Teaches Us About Filmmaking

What does William Friedkin's classic detective film The French Connection teach us about filmmaking?

Smack dab in the middle of the Hollywood Renaissance, William Friedkin’s 1971 police thriller titled The French Connection captures the gritty reality of a true crime story like few films can. Over the years, detective films have certainly not been in short supply. Today, we take an in-depth look at what The French Connection teaches us about filmmaking to see if we can figure out why it always seems to tower above the rest.

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This video essay was written, edited, and narrated by Tyler Knudsen.

Sources:

Cinephilia & Beyond: http://bit.ly/1LrJwoe

The French Connection [Blu-ray]: http://amzn.to/1LrJTzb

CPH PIX William Friedkin Masterclass: http://bit.ly/1Ok2WjA

William Friedkin on the Car Chase Scene In THE FRENCH CONNECTION: http://bit.ly/1NI9eXl

William Friedkin on Documentary Style: http://bit.ly/1SafCKN

Master Class of William Friedkin: http://bit.ly/1I2Bis3

Interview with Owen Roizman by the International Cameraman’s Guild: http://bit.ly/1PRJ60O

Owen Roizman Panavision Interview: http://bit.ly/1PFtyyG

Music:

“Main Title” by Don Ellis

“RSPN” by Blank & Kytt (https://blankkytt.bandcamp.com/)
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“Backed Vibes Clean” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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