Veteran film-maker Jean-Luc Godard recently lamented the state of modern cinema whilst promoting his new film Film Socialisme. I take a look at his comments within the context of some of the independent cinema flourishing today and ask whether film is indeed over, and what to make of the term “auteur” in the current cinematic climate.
Terrence Malick’s highly anticipated release, The Tree of Life is an exploration of cosmic life and metaphysical being. But while we might enjoy watching the beautiful shots of Earth, space, and dinosaurs – the real film begins with the story of a young boy growing up in a family of opposites.
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