black mirror + les rev

• What genre is San Junipero classified as?

  Science Fiction, Romance, Drama
• What genre is Les Revenants: Camille classified as?

  Supernatural Drama, Horror
• How does the narrative structure of San Junipero differ from Les Revenants: Camille?

  San Junipero has a non-linear narrative.
• What is a key theme in San Junipero?

  Love transcending time and death
• What is a key theme in Les Revenants: Camille?

  Death and resurrection
• What is the setting of San Junipero?

  A simulated 1980s-inspired virtual town
• Who are the protagonists in San Junipero?

  Yorkie and Kelly
• Who is the protagonist in Les Revenants: Camille?


  Camille
• How does San Junipero represent LGBTQ+ relationships?

  It portrays a positive same-sex interracial relationship.
• What themes does Les Revenants explore through Camille’s return?

  Adolescence, family, and the uncanny
• What media language is used in San Junipero?

  Vibrant neon color palette and 1980s pop soundtrack
• What media language is used in Les Revenants?

  Muted color tones and eerie soundtrack
• How does sound contribute to San Junipero's themes?

  It evokes nostalgia and underscores themes.
• How does sound enhance the atmosphere in Les Revenants?

  Ambient and haunting music creates unease.
• What cinematography style is used in San Junipero?

  Smooth tracking shots and idealized visuals
• What cinematography style is used in Les Revenants?

  Static shots and naturalistic lighting
• How was San Junipero received by audiences?

  Acclaimed for its optimistic tone and representation.
• How was Les Revenants received by audiences?

  Praised for its atmospheric storytelling and depth.
• What cultural context does San Junipero reflect?

  Discussions on digital afterlife and LGBTQ+ rights.
• What cultural context does Les Revenants engage with?

  European perspectives on death and the supernatural.
• What ideological message does San Junipero convey?

  Technology can offer solace and eternal love.
• What ideological message does Les Revenants question?

  The finality of death and its impact on the present.
• Who created San Junipero?

  Charlie Brooker
• Where did San Junipero air?

  Netflix
• Who created Les Revenants?

  Fabrice Gobert
• Where did Les Revenants air?

  Canal+ and later Channel 4
• How do media theories apply to San Junipero and Les Revenants?

  1. Todorov’s Narrative Theory: Equilibrium and disruption.
  2. Levi-Strauss’ Binary Oppositions: Life vs. death.
  3. Baudrillard’s Postmodernism: Simulacra vs. reality.
  4. Stuart Hall’s Reception Theory: Preferred and negotiated readings.
  5. Laura Mulvey’s Male Gaze: Subversion of traditional representations.