Landscapes of Loss

Exploring the obsession with national identity, the book delves into how postwar French cinema has grappled with the trauma of historical events since the late 1960s. Naomi Greene analyzes the erosion of grandeur in French identity, focusing on key moments such as the political struggles of the 1930s, the Vichy regime, and decolonization. By examining a diverse range of films and directors, she reveals how these cinematic representations have shaped contemporary concerns and influenced the collective memory of France.