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6. Works: Literary texts and films
6.2 Films
6.2.4 "Un long dimanche de fiançailles" directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
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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
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