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How contemporary films transcode popular discontent with global capitalism.

This analysis explores six films as allegorical representations of capitalism's unstable condition in the early twenty-first century. By examining these cinematic works, the book delves into themes of economic uncertainty, societal impact, and the cultural reflections of contemporary financial crises, offering insights into how film can mirror and critique the complexities of modern capitalism.

Focusing on the interconnected lives and writings of Georges Bataille, Maurice Blanchot, Michel Leiris, and Colette Peignot (Laure), this book delves into their explorations of community through themes of love, friendship, and fraternity. It highlights Laure's role as a catalyst for the men's communities, both during her life and posthumously. As the first comprehensive study of these authors' relationships and theoretical insights, it also critically examines Laure's significant yet complex legacy within the twentieth-century French avant-garde.