Cahiers du cinéma n°550 - October 2000

This issue of Cahiers du Cinéma focuses on several key themes and filmmakers. A major feature is dedicated to Tod Browning, examining his work beyond "Freaks" and highlighting his use of melodrama. There's an in-depth analysis of Chantal Akerman's "La Captive," exploring its adaptation of Proust and its use of thriller elements. The magazine also includes an interview with Maurice Pialat, discussing his career and frustrations with the current French cinema scene. The issue also covers the Venice Film Festival with a focus on Chinese and Portuguese cinema as well as the documentary work of Agnès Varda and her film Les Glaneurs et la Glaneuse. The magazine discusses the evolution of cinema with the move to digital images and the future of independent film distribution. Other articles delve into the work of Yasuzo Masumura, Jack Nitzsche's music in films and a look at Maurice Pialat’s film career. Overall, the magazine examines film both old and new with a focus on the evolution of film production, distribution and artistry.