*Eisenstein: L’ancien et le nouveau* is a scholarly volume devoted to Sergei Eisenstein’s films, theory, and continuing influence on cinema studies. Bringing together critical essays from a research context, it explores how Eisenstein’s ideas about montage, form, history, and artistic innovation remain central to understanding modern film language. The book addresses Eisenstein as both a filmmaker and a theorist, offering interpretive perspectives on his work and its place in the development of twentieth-century cinema. Intended for students, researchers, and readers interested in film history, the volume combines historical context with close analysis of the concepts that made Eisenstein a foundational figure in cinematic art.