Gratefultiger; the cinema special subject was easily the best thing on my course (apart from 1 1/2 years in France itself). While others were reading up on notes and critics' opinions to revise on the films, i watched Boudu again just before the exam- to the surprise of others who thought this must be too little too late. The best thing i could have done. I've had a soft spot for it ever since.

The other glories of the course were L'Atalante and the wonderful Pagnol films, like the Marius trilogy and La Fille du Puisatier, with Raimu. 

Compare such treasures with most of the relentless effects-led violent dross today.