Julien Duvivier’s film “Pépé le Moko” is a remarkable story, and a powerful personal account of French colonial life. The socio-political subtext of the story is an important one, which brings to the forefront the particular allure of Casbah and the idiosyncrasies of its inhabitants. This subtext of the narrative connotes the desire and fascination with the exotic. Jean Gabin’s character is a thief, who while running from the law becomes immersed in the maze of the city of Casbah. In light
1. Horst Buchholz Born to a German dad and Danish mom, nobody had predicted that this shoemaker’s son would be a star, who will be loved by millions worldwide! Horst was born in Berlin, Germany, in the year 1933. Soon after his birth, little Horst was sent to a foster home in Czecheslovakia due to the havoc created by World War II. Fortune smiled on him and he was fortunate enough to escape from the foster home and return back to his own home. Horst was never really into academics
Film has been one of the most influential forms of modern art. It has told beautiful and captivating stories and can reflect the mood and interests of a culture at any point in time. As people, governments and views change so does the art produced. French film has represented the ideas of the public over the decades. France has undoubtedly been one of the founders of the industry itself, remaining a heavy influence today being the 5th largest producer in the world. An estimate of 200 movies