Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Ni Poui Ni Contre: Conflict and Community in the Films of Cédric Klapisch. |
| Authors: |
Fallon, Jean M.1 |
| Source: |
Foreign Language Annals. Summer2007, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p201-214. 14p. |
| Subject Terms: |
Foreign language films, Filmmakers, Film scriptwriting, Comedy films, National character, Sovereignty, Nationalism, Socialism & motion pictures |
| People: |
Klapisch, Cédric |
| Abstract: |
Eschewing the making of elitist films, French writer/director Cédric Klapisch strives to appeal to a wide population with his largely humorous yet thought- provoking narratives that look compellingly at the relationship between individuals and community. Three of his films that have received U.S. releases—C hacun cherche son chat [When the Cat's Away], L'Auberge espagnole (The Spanish Apartment], and Les Poupées russes [The Russian Dolls]—reflect numerous unresolved issues that have threatened the harmony of French society in the last decade. His films provide a symbolic framework for exploring current social issues of gentrification and immigration, questions about national identity, and sovereignty concerns that affect union with other European nations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
