6.2.3 "L'auberge espagnole" directed by Cédric Klapisch

• In which city is "L'auberge espagnole" set?

  Barcelona
• Who is Anne-Sophie in the film?

  A fellow French student
• What subject is Wendy studying in the film?

  Politics
• The film explores how international experiences shape personal growth.


  True
• The film offers a multilayered exploration of youth, identity, and intercultural exchange
• Order the filmmaking techniques used by Klapisch from most to least improvisational:

  1️⃣ Improvised Dialogue

  2️⃣ Handheld Camera

  3️⃣ Minimal Editing

  4️⃣ Natural Lighting
• Klapisch's films tend to have a documentary-like feel, capturing the spontaneity and unpredictability of human interactions
• The film explores themes of youth, identity, and the challenges of intercultural living
• Which nationality is Xavier in the film?

  French
• How does the film examine cultural interactions?

  By portraying diverse backgrounds
• Match the nationality with its cultural representation in the film:

  British ↔️ Pragmatic and politically-engaged student

  Italian ↔️ Language studies connect the group

  Greek ↔️ Philosophical interests add intellectual depth
• Klapisch relies on natural lighting to enhance the realism and authenticity
• What is Cédric Klapisch known for in his directorial style?

  Naturalistic and observational
• "L'auberge espagnole" follows a group of international students living together in a shared apartment.


  True
• Xavier's relationship with Anne-Sophie influences his personal evolution.


  True
• "L'auberge espagnole" explores the interactions of students from diverse cultural backgrounds.


  True
• The film highlights the opportunities and difficulties of living and learning in an intercultural environment
• Cédric Klapisch's directorial style is characterized by a naturalistic and observational approach.


  True
• What was "L'auberge espagnole" praised for upon its release in 2002?

  Naturalistic and observational style
• Cédric Klapisch often focuses on the everyday lives of young urban characters.


  True
• Sequence the main plot points of "L'auberge espagnole"

  1️⃣ Xavier arrives in Barcelona for his Erasmus program

  2️⃣ Xavier finds a shared apartment with international students

  3️⃣ Xavier experiences cultural differences and forges friendships

  4️⃣ Xavier encounters Anne-Sophie and begins a relationship

  5️⃣ Xavier returns to France with new understanding
• At the end of his Erasmus year, Xavier returns to France forever changed by his experiences in Barcelona
• One of the key themes in the film is youth and identity
• What cultural representation does Xavier embody in the film?

  French perspective
• What effect does the handheld camera technique create in the film?

  Immediacy and intimacy
• The film's success has influenced subsequent works exploring themes of identity, globalization, and living abroad