Gilles Mouëllic examines improvisational practices that can be
specifically attributed to the cinema and argues in favors of their
powers as instigators of unprecedented forms of expression. Improvising
Cinema reflects both on the permanence of attempting improvisation and
the relationship between technology and aesthetics. Mouëllic concludes
preservation becomes even more invaluable in the case of improvisation,
as the creative act exists only within the brief time span of the
performance.