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This paper describes the basic characteristics of two distinct modes of film practice, known as Hollywood classicism and art cinema. According to the paper, they both have distinctive formal attributes and norms as well as different targeted audiences, means of production and distribution. These differences were particularly obvious during the early years of art cinema during 1950's and 1960's. The paper also notes that over time and under the influence of art cinema, Hollywood film production started to adopt some of the art cinema elements.

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"From the historical perspective, Hollywood cinema precedes art cinema and will be analyzed first. This order is also justifiable because art cinema developed in Europe partly as an alternative to the well- established Hollywood production. Classical cinema or Hollywood classicism dominated Hollywood move production particularly during the first half of 20^th century. It..."

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