Cahiers du cinéma No. 200 / 201 - April / May 1968

This issue of "Cahiers du Cinéma" celebrates its 200th issue with a collection of articles reflecting on the magazine's history and the state of cinema. The magazine includes a series of "Témoignages" from prominent figures like Jean Renoir, Abel Gance, Pierre Kast and François Truffaut, discussing their relationship with the publication and their own experiences. A large portion of the magazine is dedicated to the "Affaire Langlois," documenting the protest against Henry Langlois's dismissal from the Cinémathèque Française, including statements from Pierre Mendès-France and Henry Langlois himself. Further articles explore the relationship between cinema and the state, as well as an interview with Claude Jutra. The issue also features a variety of critical pieces on recently released films and a look into the new cinema in Brazil. Notably, several lengthy articles delve into specific films and directors such as Jean-Marie Straub's "Chronique d'Anna Magdalena Bach," Jean-Luc Godard's "Le Gai Savoir," and Jean Rouch's work "From Jaguar to Little by Little." Additionally, it includes a discussion on the concept of "le cinéma-raison" in the context of documentary film, particularly in relation to Roberto Rossellini. The contents highlight an intense engagement with film history, theory, and the social and political contexts of filmmaking, while also showcasing individual filmmakers as a driving force in the new wave of cinema.