Films of France

Films of France

Amelie

“Amelie” Analysis and Review: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Colorful, Whimsical, Charming, Amusing, Stylish, and Lovely “Amelie” Is One of the Most Beautiful Films Ever Made

Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s whimsical romantic comedy film Amelie or The Fabulous Destiny of Amelie Poulain is one of the most beautiful films ever made. In Amelie, filmmaker Jeunet creates a fake romanticized Paris which may not be real but colorful, beautiful, charming, amusing, stylish, and overall lovely. A lonely whimsical waitress named Amelie (Audrey Tautou) returns …

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A Prophet

“A Prophet” Analysis and Review: Jacques Audiard’s Prison Crime Drama Film “A Prophet” Shows the Elevation of an Arabian-origin Frenchman Amidst the Brutality of a French Prison

French filmmaker Jacques Audiard gives identity to those who are neglected and ignored in modern France in his prison crime drama film A Prophet. The success, progress, and glory of modern France can be attributed to not only the French people but also the immigrants such as Africans and Arabians. However, their contributions are often …

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Petite Maman

“Petite Maman” Analysis and Review: In “Petite Maman”, Celine Sciamma Builds an Imaginary World of a Little Girl Made of Dreams, Fantasies, and Also Loss, Separation, Loneliness, and Pain

Celine Sciamma builds a kids’ fantasy world in her beautiful and emotional film Petite Maman. However, the film is not only filled with excitement and fun but also suffering, detachment, loss, and pain. After her grandmother’s sad demise, a little girl named Nelly (Josephine Sanz) is taken to her mother Marion’s (Nina Meurisse) country house …

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Amour

“Amour” Analysis and Review: Michael Haneke’s “Amour” Is a Philosophical, Psychological, and Romantic Love Story of Old Age

Michael Haneke adds a touch of sensuous love to the lives in the evening through his deeply impactful film Amour. The film shows love knows no end, even in utterly adverse conditions. The most horrific experience in life is seeing the excruciating pain and suffering of somebody whom we love deeply. Prolonged illnesses of near …

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Les Misérables

“Les Misérables” Analysis and Review: Ladj Ly’s “Les Misérables” Strongly Voices Against Racial Discrimination – Modern World’s Major Issue

Ladj Ly’s Les Misérables deals with some of the major problems that exist not only in France but all over the world. It is extremely unfortunate that issues like racial discrimination, hatred based on ethnicity, stereotyping, and social segregation still exist in the 21st-century modern world. Cinema is a reflection of society. So, it is …

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Analysis and Review: Céline Sciamma’s Period Drama and Heartbreaking Love Story “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Makes Audiences Behold a Supreme Level of Artistic Endeavor

Céline Sciamma’s period drama and heartbreaking love story Portrait of a Lady on Fire makes audiences behold a supreme level of artistic endeavor. Though it is a lesbian love story, it represents the signage of universal love. This film is about a story of love, politics of love, and a philosophy of love. Even though …

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