Cahiers du cinéma n°46 - April 1955

This issue of Cahiers du Cinéma features an in-depth interview with director Jules Dassin, discussing his experiences in Hollywood and Europe, his directing style, and political obstacles he faced. The magazine also includes a long and detailed letter from Jacques Rivette on the work of Roberto Rossellini, particularly his film "Voyage in Italy", arguing for its modernity and artistic significance, and using comparison with Matisse to illustrate his vision. There's a review by Jacques Audiberti of various recent releases including Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and Audrey Hepburn, and a look at the history and development of Chinese cinema by Georges Sadoul. The magazine includes film reviews from Robert Lachenay, Claude Chabrol, and others, covering "Johnny Guitar" by Nicholas Ray, "Rear Window" by Alfred Hitchcock, and "Destination Gobi" by Robert Wise, alongside regular features such as the "Petit Journal intime du Cinéma." A piece by Barthélémy Amengual investigates the conditions of eroticism in the theatre and in cinema. Finally, the magazine presents the "Films Sortis à Paris" section reviewing recent releases and films to look out for.