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

Synopsis

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.-- Foreword / By Andrea Subissati -- Introduction -- Vive La Revolution! France's Bloody And Divided History -- Cinema Pour Tous: The Film Industry In France -- Time Destroys All Things: Gaspar Noé's Carne -- Stand Alone (1998), And Irréversible (2002) -- Body Commodification: Romance (1999), Pola X (1999) And Baise-moi (2000) -- In Wolf's Clothing: Sombre (1998), And L'humanité (1999) -- Fine Young Cannibals: Trouble Every Day (2001), And In My Skin (2002) -- Lovers In A Dangerous Time: Criminal Lovers (1999), And Twentynine Palms (2003) -- Without Borders: Intimacy (2001), Demonlover (2002) And Ma Mère (2004) -- I Won't Let Anyone Come Between Us: High Tension (2003) -- Bon Voyage: Calvaire (2004), Sheitan (2006), And Frontier(s) (2007) -- Enfant Terrible: Them (2006), And The Pack (2009) -- It's So Easy To Create A Victim: Martyrs (2008) -- Living Womb: Inside (2007) -- American Remakes In New French Extremity: The Hills Have Eyes (2006), Mirrors (2008), The Eye (2008), And Maniac (2012) -- Conclusion -- Appendix: The Business Of Violence: An Interview With Colin Geddes. Alexandra West ; Foreword By Andrea Subissati. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 189-199) And Index.