Films of the New French Extremity: Visceral Horror and National Identity by Alex

Description: Films of the New French Extremity by Alexandra West The films of the New French Extremity have been reviled by critics but adored by fans and filmmakers. Known for graphically brutal depictions of sex and violence, the sub-genre emerged from the French art-house scene in the late 1990s and became a cult phenomenon. This book provides an in-depth study of New French Extremity. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The films of the New French Extremity have been reviled by critics but adored by fans and filmmakers. Known for graphically brutal depictions of sex and violence, the sub-genre emerged from the French art-house scene in the late 1990s and became a cult phenomenon, eventually merging into the horror genre where it became associated with American torture porn. Decidedly French in flavor, the films seek to reveal the dark side of French society. This book provides an in-depth study of New French Extremity, focusing on such films as Trouble Every Day (2001), Irreversible (2002), Twentynine Palms (2003), High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008). The author explores the social implications of cinematic cruelty presented not as ""violent films"" but as ""films about violence. Author Biography Alexandra West has written about genre films for The Toronto Star, Rue Morgue Magazine and Offscreen Film Journal, and regularly contributes to Shock Till You Drop, Famous Monsters of Filmland and Diabolique. In 2012, she co-founded the Faculty of Horror podcast, which explores the analytical side of horror films. She lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword by Andrea SubissatiIntroduction1 • Vive la Révolution! Frances Bloody and Divided History2 • Cinéma pour Tous: The Film Industry in France3 • Time Destroys All Things: Gaspar Noés Carne (1991), I Stand Alone (1998) and Irréversible (2002)4 • Body Commodification: Romance (1999), Pola X (1999) and Baise-moi (2000)5 • In Wolfs Clothing: Sombre (1998) and LHumanité (1999)6 • Fine Young Cannibals: Trouble Every Day (2001) and In My Skin (2002)7 • Lovers in a Dangerous Time: Criminal Lovers (1999) and Twentynine Palms (2003)8 • Without Borders: Intimacy (2001), Demonlover (2002) and Ma Mère (2004)9 • I Wont Let Anyone Come Between Us: High Tension (2003)10 • Bon Voyage: Calvaire (2004), Sheitan (2006) and Frontier(s) (2007)11 • Enfant Terrible: Them (2006) and The Pack (2009)12 • Its So Easy to Create a Victim: Martyrs (2008)13 • Living Womb: Inside (2007)14 • American Remakes in New French Extremity: The Hills Have Eyes (2006), Mirrors (2008), The Eye (2008) and Maniac (2012)ConclusionAppendix: The Business of Violence: An Interview with Colin GeddesChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Review "Wests persuasive text makes you want to go back and revisit this body of work from her perspective"—Video Watchdog; "quite a profound and thorough analysis of the extreme French art house and horror films of this movement"—Fangoria; "Wests book is so tres fantastique that I wish it were a reference guide that covered hundreds of films"—Flick Attack; "fans and scholars of the New French Extremity genre will welcome Alexandra Wests Films of the New French Extremity...a timely and well-researched examination of the darker side of French cinema. Wests analysis is, thankfully, readable and relatable, avoiding the often suffocatingly dull academic prose found in genre studies. Films of the New French Extremity will most likely serve as the analytic lightning rod for fans and scholars of the NFE for some time to come...the first comprehensive overview and timeline of one of the most challenging genres to emerge in recent years"—Bright Lights Film Journal; "a comprehensive examination"—ProtoView. Review Quote "Wests persuasive text makes you want to go back and revisit this body of work from her perspective"-- Video Watchdog ; "quite a profound and thorough analysis of the extreme French art house and horror films of this movement"-- Fangoria ; "Wests book is so tres fantastique that I wish it were a reference guide that covered hundreds of films"-- Flick Attack ; "fans and scholars of the New French Extremity genre will welcome Alexandra Wests Films of the New French Extremity ...a timely and well-researched examination of the darker side of French cinema. Wests analysis is, thankfully, readable and relatable, avoiding the often suffocatingly dull academic prose found in genre studies. Films of the New French Extremity will most likely serve as the analytic lightning rod for fans and scholars of the NFE for some time to come...the first comprehensive overview and timeline of one of the most challenging genres to emerge in recent years"-- Bright Lights Film Journal ; "a comprehensive examination"-- ProtoView . Details ISBN1476663483 Author Alexandra West Short Title FILMS OF THE NEW FRENCH EXTREM Language English ISBN-10 1476663483 ISBN-13 9781476663487 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 216 Year 2016 Subtitle Visceral Horror and National Identity Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2016-05-20 NZ Release Date 2016-05-20 UK Release Date 2016-05-30 Publication Date 2016-05-30 DEWEY 791.436552 Audience General US Release Date 2016-05-30 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Audience Age 18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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