Reframing Remembrance: Contemporary French Cinema and the Second World War

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Reframing remembrance examines films about the Nazi Occupation of France, charting how this period has been commemorated and how it has affected the articulation of French national identity.

The book proposes that 1995 marked the beginning of a new approach to commemoration, reflected by socio-political acts, such as Jacques Chiracs July 1995 Vl dHiv speech, and artistic acts, most notably films set during the Occupation. This is an approach that embraces critical engagement with history and its retelling. With relevance to countries beyond France and events far removed from the Second World War, Reframing remembrance highlights the need for ongoing, honest remembrance and self-reflection as cultural representations of history continue to shape contemporary views about nations identities and their global responsibilities.

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'Each chapter offers cinematic examples and delivers an excellent analysis of how the film embodies the topic of the chapter. Including a useful filmography, this book offers a valuable historical overview of this body of work and its scholarly context and cinematic legacy.'
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Author Bio

Lisa Harper Campbell is an independent researcher specialising in French, screen and drama studies. She is also an actor, director, producer and writer.