Jean Renoirs Rules of the Game(1939) is an excellent example of great French
             films. As a director Jean Renoir made use of the photography, plot and characters
             The deep focus shot as Gianetti and Leech put it "A technique of Photography that
             permits all distant planes to remain clearly in focus, from close-up ranges to
             infinity" is one of the most important techniques used in this classic film. For one
             it helps demonstrate the off-the-wall events that occur throughout this film, by
             being able to see the characters in the background as well as the foreground. In the
             entire film there are just over 300 shots, meaning that Renoir uses long sequences
             and lets the characters and actions develop themselves in front of the camera.
             Renoir was also very interested in making sure each character has a chance to
             reveal the character in detail, through both their words and actions.
             Another type of photography that Renoir uses very well were the close-ups.
             Close-ups are rarely used in Renoirs Rules of the game, but when they are used,
             they are used very effectively. The close-ups are only used on Christine (Nora
             Gregor) to demonstrate to the audience that she is the main and most important
             And finally the use of Renoirs Realist camera techniques are very evident in this
             film. The main techniques he used in this film were the large depth of the field, the
             constant camera movement and the long sequences. For this film Renoir ordered
             specially made lenses that would make it easier to change focus and capture
             multiplane movement. Renoir also uses a very mobile camera making you feel like
             a character in the film and not just a viewer.
             Rules of the Game, is one of the first films of all time to incorporate sexual
             freedom and it's consequences that come along with it. Some Film critiques say
             that by the failure of Marquis to deal respectivel
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