3 Things ’The French Connection’ Teaches Us About Filmmaking

What does William Friedkin’s classic detective film The French Connection teach us about filmmaking? Smack dab in the middle of the Hollywood Renaissance, William Friedkin’s 1971 police thriller titled The French Connection captures the gritty reality of a true crime story like few films can. Over the years, detective films have certainly not been in short supply. Today, we take an in-depth look at what The French Connection teaches us about filmmaking to see if we can figure out why it always seems to tower above the rest. Support this channel on Patreon: Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: This video essay was written, edited, and narrated by Tyler Knudsen. Sources: Cinephilia & Beyond: The French Connection [Blu-ray]: CPH PIX William Friedkin Masterclass: