In the 60s and 70s Hollywood saw a drastic change in production and style of film. The industry went from churning out films made primarily by the studios, to slowing the production rate down. The young directors at the time also started to be more influential in the storyline and process of making the films and casting the characters. Films like Bonnie And Clyde and The Graduate marked this new wave of film style. These films spoke more to the disaffected youth, who up until then didn't have any movies such as this that they could watch and relate to. Directors such as George Lucas were pinnacle in the new Hollywood as their films shape the style of film that would sweep the world. George Lucas's Star Wars was frowned upon at the time of release by other studios as it was a style and story they had never seen before. However, when Star Wars become a hit success, other film studios were soon to follow.

Francis Ford Coppola is an American director mainly known for directing films such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and The Great Gatsby. Francis used long tracking shots in his films, creating a sense of scope in scenes. He also emphasised small but important moments for the audience to pick up on. European art films heavily influenced his work, which was why in many scenes in his films, the camera would often focus more on the characters face rather than the dialogue. Ford would also use unique and imaginative sound effects. This added even more of a unique and original feel to his movies.

The Vietnam war took place from the 1st of November 1955 to the 30th of April 1975. Most of the Vietnam War took place in South Vietnam, mainly taking place in the city of Saigon. The Vietnam War drastically altered film combat. After the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 there was an increase in American films that were more 'raw'. These films, including 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The Deer Hunter' used real War footage in an attempt to seem more real and gritty.


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