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