In David Bordwell's essay, "The Art Cinema as a Mode of Film Practice", he claims that, "art cinema defines itself explicity againt classic Hollywood cinema practices, in the area of narrative structure, and cinematic style,." In the film, Contempt (1963), directed by Jean Luc Godard, Bordwells claims provide an interesting scope through which to watch the film. In the film, the narrative structure, and cinematic style defy classic Hollywood cinema practices. Contempt uses unique cutting techniques, …showed first 75 words of 495 total…

…showed last 75 words of 495 total…that did not require such a dramatic element. The same music was also placed throughout other scenes in the film. The music never seemed to fit into the scene, and when the music seemed appropriate, none was used. In the apartment when Paul and Camille were having a normal conversation about taking a vacation, the dramatic music was used, but when they got into a severe argument and Paul slapped her, no music was used