6.2.4 "Un long dimanche de fiançailles" directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet

• Amélie marked a shift in Jeunet's career towards romantic comedy.


  True
• "Un long dimanche de fiançailles" is set during and after World War I
• What does Mathilde believe about her fiancé Manech in "Un long dimanche de fiançailles"?

  He is still alive
• What type of narratives does "Un long dimanche de fiançailles" use to unfold its story?

  Flashbacks and parallel narratives
• What is Jean-Pierre Jeunet known for in his filmmaking style?

  Visually distinctive, whimsical
• The film explores themes of love, resilience, and the impact of war.


  True
• Jean-Pierre Jeunet collaborated with Marc Caro on Delicatessen and The City of Lost Children, both praised for their dark humor and surreal visuals
• In what historical period is the film set?

  World War I
• What are two notable features of the film's visual style?

  Vivid cinematography, detailed set design
• What is Mathilde's role in the film's story?

  Protagonist, searching for Manech
• The film explores themes such as love, resilience, and the impact of war.


  True
• Mathilde's investigation is aided by flashbacks and parallel narratives.


  True
• What motivates Mathilde's investigation in the film?

  Her belief in Manech's survival
• Tina Lombardi poses obstacles to Mathilde's investigation.


  True
• Warm and saturated colors are used in flashback scenes to evoke nostalgia.
• "Un long dimanche de fiançailles" combines romance with the backdrop of World War I.
• Manech is presumed dead in World War I.


  True
• Mathilde's resilience is portrayed as a response to the emotional toll of war.


  True
• Warm color palettes in flashback scenes highlight the brutality of war.

  False
• Post-WWI France was a society grappling with immense loss and widespread mourning.


  True
• The City of Lost Children by Jeunet explores themes of dystopian society and loss of innocence.


  True
• Jean-Pierre Jeunet collaborated with Marc Caro on Delicatessen and The City of Lost Children, both praised for their dark humor and surreal visuals
• Which film by Jeunet became a global success and a box office hit?

  Amélie
• Match the film element with its description:

  Director ↔️ Jean-Pierre Jeunet

  Setting ↔️ World War I and postwar France

  Main character ↔️ Mathilde
• The film is set during and after World War I
• The protagonist of the film is named Mathilde
• Mathilde believes her fiancé Manech is still alive.
• Match the character with their role:

  Manech ↔️ Presumed dead fiancé

  Tina Lombardi ↔️ Private investigator

  Comrades ↔️ Provide insights into Manech's fate
• Who is Bénédicte and what is her role in the film?

  Friend and confidante
• How does Mathilde's love for Manech drive the narrative forward?

  It fuels her investigation
• Which of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films became a global success and marked a shift to romantic comedy?

  Amélie
• Mathilde is the protagonist of the film, searching for her fiancé Manech
• One of the themes explored in the film is Mathilde's unwavering commitment to love
• Warm and saturated colors in flashback scenes are contrasted with muted tones in war settings
• Upbeat melodies during flashbacks contrast with mournful tunes during war scenes.
• "Un long dimanche de fiançailles" shares characteristics with other films by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
• Manech is presumed killed in action during World War I.
• Arrange the main themes explored in the film in order of their impact on the storyline:

  1️⃣ Impact of War

  2️⃣ Love

  3️⃣ Resilience

  4️⃣ Hope and Faith
• Harsh artificial lighting is used in trench scenes to depict the grim conditions of war.


  True
• What war is "Un long dimanche de fiançailles" set during?

  World War I