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Decentring France
Multilingualism and Power in Contemporary French Cinema
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This book is ideal for academics, students, and cinephiles interested in French cinema, cultural studies, and sociolinguistics.
The first substantial study of multilingual film in France. Unpacking the power dynamics at play in the dialogue of eight emblematic films, this book argues that many contemporary French films take a new approach to language and power.
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In a world defined by the flow of people, goods and cultures, many contemporary French films explore the multicultural nature of today's France through language. From rival lingua francas such as English to socio-politically marginalised languages such as Arabic or Kurdish, multilingual characters in these films exploit their knowledge of multiple languages and offer counter-perspectives to dominant ideologies of the role of linguistic diversity in society.
Decentring France is the first substantial study of multilingual film in France. Unpacking the power dynamics at play in the dialogue of eight emblematic films, this book argues that many contemporary French films take a new approach to language and power, showing how even the most historically-maligned languages can empower their speakers.
This book offers a unique insight to academics and students alike, into the place of language and power in French cinema today.
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G. A. Foster of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln praises the book for its insightful analysis of multilingualism in French cinema. The review highlights King's focus on significant films such as Dheepan, Un prophète, and Entre les murs, noting how these works engage audiences with critical issues of class, race, nationality, and cultural privilege by decentring the French language.
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ISBN: 9781526113573
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 August 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Illustration: 7 black & white illustrations, 3 graphs
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 413g
Pages: 232
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About the Author
Gemma King is Lecturer in French Studies at the Australian National University
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