I cannot claim to be a film fundi but I do appreciate the chance to explore cinema from different parts of the world and am especially delighted that there will be plenty of opportunity to do so over the next fortnight or so. It is time for the Fête du cinema and Festival Paris Cinema……
Category: FIlms on Paris
A Monster in Paris
I came out a few months ago as a fully grown man who studies important things at an important institution but who loves cartoons nonetheless – and so, I am delighted to report with much pride that ‘A Monster in Paris’ is definitely one of the best Paris-themed film to watch. It touches on quite…
French film, poetry and political faux pas
Today, like many of others spent here was swallowed up by the legal reason for my being in Paris – a record breaking 14 hours of classes and talks, back to back. I’m not going to complain. It is part of the deal. In between it all, I managed to pick up a few bits…
Paris In-Cameo
Last night, finally got round to watching Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in “One Day” where Paris makes a dazzling cameo appearance. In this clip, La Gare du Nord provides a backdrop for one of the interesting turns in the movie.
From the walls of the Métro: Hugo Cabret
Noticed this advert on the walls of one of the métro stations. Hugo Cabret, a story revolving around a resident of a Paris railway station. Can’t wait to see it mid december!
Saturday night in, Paris by Cedric Klapisch
Spending a Saturday night in with my Beloved – and snuggling up to a modern classic on Paris by Cedric Klapisch. This small ‘bande-annonce’ could not capture the essence and core of the city better – the institution of the local Boulangerie. It is one of the unifying experiences across the various social divides in…
Anon's Paris 