Explores the dimensions of Renoir's cinematic genius. This is not simply a film-by-film discussion, but a rich critical study of the collected works of a great artist. Every one of Renoir's films is discussed, and included are a bibliography of written material on Renoir, stills and production shots from his films, and an exhaustive filmography. Includes an Index.

(Key Words: Jean Renoir, Movies, Leo Braudy, Film, Performing Arts, Francois Truffaut, Auguste RenoirLa Marseillaise, Madame Bovary, John Ford, Luis Bunel, Charles Chaplin, Andre Bazin).