The photobook explores the vibrant visual culture of the French New Wave cinema movement through Raymond Cauchetier’s candid and intimate photography. Cauchetier captures behind-the-scenes moments, street scenes, and portraits of key filmmakers, revealing the mood and innovative spirit of 1950s and 1960s Paris.
Raymond Cauchetier’s New Wave consists of 240 pages of images that emphasize natural light, informal compositions, and expressive gestures. His photographs provide a unique documentary perspective on an important cultural epoch by focusing on the everyday environments and creative interactions of artists like Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut.