After The War Collection

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Cinema professionals demonstrate on the Place de la Concorde in December 1945 in Paris, for the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of cinema. (Photo by - / AFP)

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Farmers pick up hay after harvesting a wheat field, in August 1946 somewhere in France. (Photo by - / AFP)

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A make-up artist makes up French actress Ginette Baudin in February 1945 at the Joinville Path movie studios, during the shooting of the film " Seul dans la nuit" of French filmaker

After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho)
1063737 After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York)

After the War, Bird s-Eye View of Porto Rico, to be ceded to the United States (litho)
1063643 After the War, Bird s-Eye View of Porto Rico, to be ceded to the United States (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the War)

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A farmer picks up hay with a cart pulled by oxen after harvesting a wheat field, in August 1946 in the French countryside. (Photo by - / AFP)

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Two Parisian women, one of them eating a sandwich, wait to take a public transportation, in October 1944 in Paris, a few months after the Liberation of Paris, during the Second World War

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Horizontal, OFFBEAT, MIDDLE EAST, AIRSHOW, ACROBATICS, HORIZONTAL, AFTER THE WAR, Offbeat 2014, 000 Nic6306328

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After the war, France emerges as a cinematic powerhouse, showcasing its resilience and creativity on the silver screen. The devastation of war has not dampened their spirit; instead, it has ignited a new wave of artistic expression. French cinema becomes a platform for healing and reflection, allowing audiences to process the trauma they have endured. Meanwhile, in rural France, agriculture takes center stage as farmers work tirelessly to rebuild their land. Despite the scars left by conflict they can determined to revive their fields and restore prosperity to their communities. Through hard work and innovation, French agriculture flourishes once again. In Paris, transportation systems are revitalized after the war's end. Efforts are made to modernize infrastructure and improve connectivity within the city. The bustling streets come alive with trams and buses transporting people from one corner of Paris to another. As life slowly returns to normalcy in post-war France, cinemas become gathering places where people find solace in stories that transport them beyond reality. These theaters serve as sanctuaries where individuals can momentarily escape from the hardships they have faced. Across the Atlantic Ocean in New York City, victorious fleets arrive home after serving on foreign shores during World War II. The nation celebrates their return with parades and festivities filled with joyous cheers echoing through every street corner. Similarly, Porto Rico (now known as Puerto Rico) is viewed from above after being ceded to the United States following Spanish-American War's conclusion. This lithograph captures an aerial perspective of this newly acquired territory - a symbol of America's expanding influence across borders. Through these glimpses into post-war France - be it through cinema or agriculture - we witness a nation rebuilding itself brick by brick while embracing newfound opportunities for growth.