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Exploring the intricate ties between French cinema and national identity, this book delves into the concepts of 'political myth' and 'the film event' as key frameworks for understanding film history. It presents fresh perspectives on nationalism, examining themes like national elitism and neo-colonialism, while also addressing the influence of the extreme right Front National on cinematic culture. Through an analysis of notable filmmakers such as Godard, Renoir, and Truffaut, the work uncovers the nuanced relationship between cinema and French nationalism.
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Nationalism and the Cinema in France, Hugo Frey
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- Title
- Nationalism and the Cinema in France
- Subtitle
- Political Mythologies and Film Events, 1945-1995
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hugo Frey
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9781782383659
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Exploring the intricate ties between French cinema and national identity, this book delves into the concepts of 'political myth' and 'the film event' as key frameworks for understanding film history. It presents fresh perspectives on nationalism, examining themes like national elitism and neo-colonialism, while also addressing the influence of the extreme right Front National on cinematic culture. Through an analysis of notable filmmakers such as Godard, Renoir, and Truffaut, the work uncovers the nuanced relationship between cinema and French nationalism.