THEME EXPLORATION

paris, france

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Black Girl
Black Girl
1966 · Ousmane Sembène
Chronicle of a Summer
Chronicle of a Summer
1961 · Jean Rouch
Le Deuxième souffle
Le Deuxième souffle
1966 · Jean-Pierre Melville
Three Colors: Blue
Three Colors: Blue
1993 · Krzysztof Kieślowski
So Long at the Fair
So Long at the Fair
1950 · Terence Fisher
The Watchmaker of St. Paul
The Watchmaker of St. Paul
1974 · Bertrand Tavernier
The 400 Blows
The 400 Blows
1959 · François Truffaut
An American in Paris
An American in Paris
1951 · Vincente Minnelli
Fashions for Women
Fashions for Women
1927 · Dorothy Arzner
History Is Made at Night
History Is Made at Night
1937 · Frank Borzage
Moulin Rouge *
Moulin Rouge *
1952 · John Huston
Orpheus
Orpheus
2006 · Bruce Beresford
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Jean-Luc Godard Switzerland

His films like 'Breathless' and 'Contempt' capture the essence of Paris as a character itself, exploring modernity and urban life through the city's streets and landscapes.

 Jacques Tati France

Through works like 'Playtime,' he presents a satirical yet affectionate portrait of Paris and French culture, examining how the city transforms and its people adapt.

 Agnès Varda France

Her films including 'Vagabond' and 'The Beaches of Agnès' intimately document Paris and French society, blending personal narrative with social observation of the city and its inhabitants.