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Emerging from the late 1990s French art-house scene, this book explores the New French Extremity, a subgenre characterized by its graphic portrayals of sex and violence. While critics often revile these films, they have garnered a dedicated fanbase and influenced filmmakers. The narrative traces the evolution of this controversial movement, highlighting its cult status and eventual crossover into horror, particularly its association with American torture porn.
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Films of the New French Extremity, Alexandra West
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Films of the New French Extremity
- Subtitle
- Visceral Horror and National Identity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alexandra West
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781476663487
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Emerging from the late 1990s French art-house scene, this book explores the New French Extremity, a subgenre characterized by its graphic portrayals of sex and violence. While critics often revile these films, they have garnered a dedicated fanbase and influenced filmmakers. The narrative traces the evolution of this controversial movement, highlighting its cult status and eventual crossover into horror, particularly its association with American torture porn.