Table of Contents
- 1 More recent films
- 2 Blade Runner de Ridley Scott
- 3 Invasion of Los Angeles by John Carpenter
- 4 Melancholia by Lars Von Trier
- 5 Robocop de Paul Verhoeven
- 6 **How does the Val Film Club’s curation process ensure that the films selected for “No(s) Future(s)” effectively reflect contemporary societal concerns while remaining engaging and thought-provoking for audiences?**
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Helen Herault
Published on Nov. 24, 2024 at 2:14 p.m.
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Hervé Mauxion and Arnaud Le Mounier, from Val film clubare happy to continue this new cinematographic cycle after having, last month, broadcast four films on the theme of nature.
The cycle on nature is the one that worked the best. We really had a lot of people.
More recent films
The film club, with this cycle No (s) Future (s), at the Pléneuf-Val-André casino cinema, offers a totally different genre, with slightly more recent films, from the 1980s to 2011.
Films based largely on science-fiction and anticipation, “which evoke societal problems, which are still relevant today. »
The screenings take place on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at the Val-André casino cinema. €4 per session. On Tuesday, a short presentation of the film precedes the screening.
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Blade Runner de Ridley Scott
(1982) “The film of one of the greatest science fiction directors,” enthuses Arnaud Le Mounier.
He thus envisages the city of Los Angeles in 2019.
There is a real visual beauty, the aesthetic is really superb.
Reflection on theartificial intelligencealready at the time is striking.
Harrison Ford plays a private detective whose role is to spot and eliminate humanoids that have gone out of control.
A film which, although it did well upon its release, did not become worship than with its numerous reissues, the last dating from 2007.
Tuesday November 26 and Sunday December 1.
Invasion of Los Angeles by John Carpenter
(1988). John Nada discovers a pair of unusual glasses that allow him to see the world as it really is: ruled by aliens keeping humans in an apathetic state.
A strong critique of consumer society, capitalism, Reaganism of the 80s period.
Hervé Mauxion, from the Val film club
And slightly goofy humor for this light film despite the subjects it deals with.
» There is a tension of surprise which is sometimes similar to that of horror films. John Carpenter is a cult director of series B a film of which we have wanted to show for a long time. »
Tuesday December 3 and Sunday December 8.
Melancholia by Lars Von Trier
(2011) A film which tells in two parts the story of two sisters.
The first, played by Kirsten Dunst, sinks into deep depression. “It’s a stifling atmosphere, we feel the uneasiness,” explains Hervé Mauxion.
The surprising image is inspired by theaesthetics of English painting romanticnature in the spotlight. We notice it from the poster.
The second part, with Charlotte Gainsbourgis more intense.
“We’re turning towards a disaster film, with a probable end of the world and the characters wondering how to live through it. It’s disturbing. »
The first time I saw it, I came away feeling like the end of the world was really near.
Tuesday December 10 and Sunday December 15.
Robocop de Paul Verhoeven
(1987) To fight against crime and violence, the police decide to create a new creature. Thus is born Robocopperfect cop, half man, half machine.
Far from the Blockbuster that one might imagine, “it is a real criticism of consumerist America, hyper-security media, corrupt politics…”
Tuesday December 17 and Sunday December 22.
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**How does the Val Film Club’s curation process ensure that the films selected for “No(s) Future(s)” effectively reflect contemporary societal concerns while remaining engaging and thought-provoking for audiences?**
## Interview: Exploring the Futura at the Val Film Club
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News, where we delve into the fascinating intersection of cinema and social commentary. Today, we are joined by Hervé Mauxion and Arnaud Le Mounier, the dynamic duo behind the Val Film Club, to discuss their compelling new series, “No(s) Future(s)”. This series explores sci-fi and anticipation films that grapple with relevant societal issues.
**Section 1: The Power of Science Fiction**
* **Interviewer:** Hervé, Arnaud, what initially drew you to curate a film series focused on science fiction and anticipation?
* **Interviewer:** You mention these films evoke societal problems that remain relevant today. Could you elaborate on a few specific examples of how these films reflect our current reality?
* **Interviewer:** Science fiction often acts as a mirror to society, prompting us to reflect on our values and potential future trajectories. Do you believe these films offer us warnings or solutions, or perhaps both?
**Section 2: A Journey Through Time: Analyzing the Films**
* **Interviewer:** Let’s delve into the films featured in the series. Arnaud, you described “Blade Runner” as the work of “one of the greatest science fiction directors”. What elements make Ridley Scott’s direction so captivating for audiences, especially in a film that takes on artificial intelligence even before the technology was widely understood?
* **Interviewer:** Hervé, “Invasion of Los Angeles” seems like a thought-provoking commentary on consumerism and social control. How does the film utilize its sci-fi premise to deliver this critique?
* **Interviewer:** “Melancholia” takes a different turn, exploring themes of despair and impending doom. What makes Lars Von Trier’s approach to these weighty topics unique within the science fiction genre?
**Section 3: Beyond the Screen: The Impact of the Viewing Experience**
* **Interviewer:** The “No(s) Future(s)” series isn’t just about watching films; it’s about engaging with them. What do you hope audiences will take away from this experience beyond the entertainment value?
* **Interviewer:** The film club provides a platform for discussion and shared interpretation. What kind of stories and reflections do you often hear from your viewers after screenings?
**Section 4:
Looking Ahead: The Future of “No(s) Future(s)”**
* **Interviewer:** As film enthusiasts yourselves, what other cinematic treasures do you see as fitting within “No(s) Future(s)”? Are there any specific themes or directors you’re hoping to explore in the future?
**Closing:**
Thank you, Hervé and Arnaud, for sharing your insights and passion for cinema with us. “No(s) Future(s)” promises to be a thought-provoking journey for attendees, reminding us that the power of science fiction lies not just in speculative worlds, but in its ability to illuminate our own.
