As a French person, I was sceptical of The French Dispatch – then I watched it

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Wes Anderson’s new film is set in France, which is notoriously tricky to commit to to film – but this particular love letter sticks the landing, writes French native Clémence Michallon

in Ennui-sur-Blasé, a fictional location. On screen, Ennui is a fluid, ethereal setting that tends to adapt to the plot’s needs. It has some big-city characteristics, such as its own underground transportation system , but small-town aesthetics. This is a smart choice, because it gives Anderson room to breathe: if this is a made-up locale, then he can freely shape it to his image. He’s not trying to film France; rather, he’s trying to commit to the screen his version of France.

 

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I saw it yesterday. When I wasn't sleeping it was utter cobblers 😡 FrenchDispatch

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