French Filmdom refers to the French film industry, which has been a major contributor to the world of CINEMA since the early 1900s. CINE is a French word meaning 'CINEMA' or 'movie theater, ' and is often used to refer to the French film industry. The French film industry has produced some of the most iconic films in history, including Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, François Truffaut's The 400 Blows, and Agnès Varda's Cleo from 5 to 7. French Filmdom has also been home to some of the most influential directors, actors, and writers in the world, such as Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Isabelle Huppert, and Jacques Audiard.