FILMDOM, IN FRANCE can be summarized as the French film industry. France has a long history of producing films, with the first film being made in 1895. The French film industry is known for its art house films, which often explore themes of identity and culture. CINE is a four-letter word that is used to refer to the French film industry. It is an abbreviation of the French word 'CINEMA, ' which means CINEMA or movie theater.