Claire Denis

Beugnet (European film studies, U. of Edinburgh) proposes a thematic and stylistic framework through which to consider Denis' work and also provides a comprehensive analysis of individual films. She highlights the resonance of Denis' films in ongoing debates on French national identity and culture as well as Denis' treatment of post- colonial identity, alienation and transgression. Beugnet also examines Denis' controversial "cinema of the senses." Distributed by Palgrave. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Martine Beugnet is Lecturer in European Film Studies at Edinburgh University.