La Parisienne in Cinema

Between Art and Life

Felicity Chaplin

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Manchester University Press
12 July 2017

Film theory & criticism; Cultural studies; Urban communities

Chic, sophisticated, seductive and enigmatic, the Parisienne possesses a je ne sais quoi that makes her difficult to define. But who or what is the Parisienne, and how is she depicted in cinema? The first book-length study on the subject combines scholarship in the fields of art history, literature and fashion to enrich our understanding of this intriguing cinematic figure, simultaneously offering new perspectives on film. Accessible and wide-ranging, it will be of immediate interest to students and researchers working in film studies, French studies and the broader humanities, as well as cinephiles and Francophiles alike. -- .

By: Felicity Chaplin
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9781526109538
ISBN 10: 1526109530
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 12 July 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: ‘What’s she like?’ 1 Muse 2 Cosmopolite 3 Icon of fashion 4 Femme fatale 5 Courtesan 6 Star Conclusion: ‘Look, let’s start all over again. What’s she like?’ Index -- .

Felicity Chaplin is Scholarly Teaching Fellow in French Studies at Monash University -- .

Reviews for La Parisienne in Cinema: Between Art and Life

'In this well-researched and insightful monograph, Felicity Chaplin presents the figure of the Parisienne in cinema between art and life , concentrating on 1950s and 1960s French and Hollywood film. She covers approximately four films per chapter, over six main sections, using Parisienne as both a noun and an adjective, and writing of what she terms the Parisienne-ness of her subjects.This book is a valuable addition to film studies, fashion studies and general cultural studies. The style is engaging, and the research is wide-ranging and thought provoking.' Dervila cooke, Dublin City University, H-France Review Vol. 18 (April 2018), No. 92 -- .