Paris Seen By... 20 Years After
Paris Seen By... 20 Years After

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Paris Seen By... 20 Years After

1984
Movie
100 min
French

Film comprised of six vignettes each illustrating one aspect of life in the French capital, each set in a different area of the city.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: VariousGenres: Anthology, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This anthology film revisits the concept of the 1965 film 'Paris vu par...' by presenting a series of short films by different directors, each exploring a distinct facet of Paris twenty years after the original. The segments offer a diverse range of perspectives on the city's atmosphere, social dynamics, and changing urban landscape.

Critical Reception

As an anthology film with multiple directors, critical reception is often segmented. The film was generally seen as a less cohesive and impactful follow-up to its celebrated predecessor. While some segments were praised for their artistic merit or specific insights into Parisian life, others were considered weaker or less original. Audience reception was mixed, with many appreciating the return to the anthology format but finding the overall execution varied.

What Reviewers Say

  • A diverse collection of vignettes, with varying degrees of success.

  • Some segments capture the essence of Paris, while others fall short.

  • A nostalgic but uneven tribute to the city.

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Fun Fact

This film is a sequel to the 1965 anthology film 'Paris vu par...', which featured segments directed by acclaimed filmmakers like Jean-Luc Godard and Agnès Varda.

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