![]() “Le Prix du Danger” (1983)īased on Robert Sheckley’s 1958 short story of the same name, consider “Le Prix du Danger” (“The Prize of Peril”) a precursor of sorts to “The Hunger Games.” secret agent on a mission in Alphaville (located in outer space), where he must find a missing person and free Alphaville’s citizens from oppressive rule. Indeed, what “Alphaville” lacks in special effects, it makes up for with gorgeous shots en noir et blanc (in black and white). Starring Godard’s muse, Anna Karina, it tells the story of a U.S. “Alphaville” (1965)ĭirected by the Nouvelle Vague(New Wave) heavyweight Jean-Luc Godard, film critic Andrew Sarris referred to this film as “a science fiction film without special effects.” Some say that “ Je T’aime, Je T’aime” influenced Michel Gondry’s “Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind.” 3. Ultimately, it’s a film that explores the timeless themes of time and memory. After a failed suicide attempt, a group of scientists grant him the opportunity to try out a new time machine, which allows him to revisit scenes in his life. It tells the story of a man, Claude Ridder, who’s literally given a new lease on life. It came out in the politically-charged 1968 (even the Cannes Film Festival was cancelled-the movie was supposed to be up for competition!), which arguably provides insight into the ambivalent storyline that wavers between optimism and pessimism. “Je T’aime, Je T’aime” (“I Love You, I Love You”) is also a great watch in its own right. Resnais is primarily known for his feature “Hiroshima Mon Amour” (“Hiroshima, My Love”) and his documentary “Night and Fog” about the Holocaust. This movie was directed by Alain Resnais, also part of the Left Bank cohort. Sound familiar to you young folks out there? Well, “La Jetée” inspired the 1996 film “12 Monkeys.” 2. Indeed, the film is comprised mostly of sumptuous still photos in black and white. In terms of plot, “La Jetée” (“The Jetty”) explores the memory of a man in the aftermath of nuclear war. He’s achieved international acclaim with this short film, which utilizes a technique known as photomontage. “La Jetée” (1962)Ĭhris Marker is a French writer, photographer, documentary film director and part of the bohemian Left Bank movement of the 1950s and 60s. After all, a low-stakes environment is the best way to absorb new French vocabulary.ġ0 French Science Fiction Movies to Take Your French Out of This World 1. They provide a way to escape. Science fiction films are a great way to indulge in escapism.They’re diverse and eclectic. When it comes to science fiction there’s something for everyone! Not so into post-apocalyptic films? Maybe robotics are more your vibe? Perhaps you love a good artificial intelligence story? If you can think of it, it probably exists!. ![]() ![]() Sure, you may see some signs of the times in terms of a movie’s production value, but thematically they cover questions that will always remain dear to our hearts-the destiny of humanity, questions of identity, memory, war, catastrophe, history, the end of history…the list goes on. Science fiction films never seem to get old. Let’s take a look at some reasons why, shall we? (Download) Why Watch Science Fiction Films to Learn French?įrench science fiction films deserve a place in your language-learning arsenal. This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy.
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