Decadent No. 2419
Decadent No. 2419

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Decadent No. 2419

2022
Movie
100 min
Lithuanian

The portrait of poet, essayist, translator, dissident and professor of literature at Yale University - Tomas Venclova.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Maxime LachaudGenres: Documentary, History

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the life and work of the controversial French writer and philosopher Alain Soral. It explores his philosophical ideas, his public persona, and the societal reactions to his provocative statements.

Critical Reception

Decadent No. 2419 received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its overtly sympathetic portrayal of its subject and its lack of critical distance. While some appreciated the attempt to explore a complex and divisive figure, others found the film to be unbalanced and lacking in journalistic rigor. Audience reception was similarly divided, often mirroring existing opinions on Alain Soral himself.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film provides an in-depth look at Alain Soral's ideology, for better or worse.

  • Critics found the documentary to be largely uncritical of its subject.

  • Audience reactions were highly polarized, often reflecting pre-existing views of Soral.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Decadent No. 2419,' refers to a conceptual number used by Alain Soral to describe a perceived state of cultural decline.

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