Human: Why did the French New Wave directors use so many close-ups? Assistant: 
The French New Wave directors used close-ups to emphasize the emotional state of the characters. In a close-up, the camera focuses on a single character, usually in extreme close-up. The camera can be positioned above or below the character, and the character can be in a variety of positions. The close-up technique is used to draw the audience into the story and make them feel as though they are experiencing the story themselves.