Space and Isolation in Michael Haneke’s The Piano Teacher
The Piano Teacher (2001) is a film directed by Michael Haneke, based on the 1983 novel of the same name
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A Philosophical Approach to Cinema
Search Results for: Isabelle Huppert
Review: Claire’s Camera (2017) ★★★½
As an avid fan of Isabelle Huppert, I can say with confidence that she (and many great talents) don’t always
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Review: Home (2008) ★★★★½
Home (2008) offers a unique view of a family’s collective mental breakdown in the face of change. Similarly, films like
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Review: The Nun (La Religieuse, 2013) ★★★★
Guillaume Nicloux’s dramatic film, The Nun (French Title: La Religieuse), based on the 1796 novel by Denis Diderot, is a
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Review: Copacabana (2010) ★★★½
It is always satisfying to see a supremely talented actor in role that fits their personality and abilities perfectly. Some
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Review: Time of the Wolf (Le Temps Du Loup, 2003) ★★★½
Anyone who has seen a Michael Haneke film has a pretty good understanding of his style. His camera always takes
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Review: Villa Amalia (2009) ★★★★
One of the great things about watching a film starring Isabelle Huppert is that we, as audience members, never fully
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Review: Special Treatment (Sans queue ni tête, 2010) ★★★
There is no doubt that Isabelle Huppert is an extraordinarily talented actress and a modern staple of French cinema. From
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Review: Valley of Love (2015) ★★★
One of the most interesting things about Valley of Love is the insertion of French actors into distinctly American locales.
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10 Existential Films for Philosophy Students
What is an Existential Film? It is important to state, first and foremost, that the title is a bit of
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Review: Things to Come (L’Avenir, 2016) ★★★★★
Things to Come is a French-German philosophical drama film, written and directed by Mia Hansen-Love, about a brilliant educator coping
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Confronting Rape in the New French Extremity
At times, how we go about interpreting films has little to do with story arc or character development, and more
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