

#511 - Serge Daney Talk with Richard Brody, Nicholas Elliott & Madeline Whittle
Feb 11, 2024
A panel of critics and programmers discuss French film critic Serge Daney's politically driven analysis and radical enthusiasms of the 1970s. They explore the relation between mise-en-scène and moral perspective, the cinema as an antidote to advertising, and the critic's role as an ally to filmmakers. They also discuss Selchine's legacy in cinema, Sajdani's journey as a filmmaker, and the insights into the mind of Cérgé. Additionally, they delve into the evolution of writing style and perspective, as well as the process of selecting films for the program.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Introducing Selchine: A Legacy in Cinema
02:42 • 1min
Sajdani's Journey: From Working-Class Background to Influential Critic and Filmmaker
04:09 • 10min
Collective Will and Taking Charge
14:15 • 29min
Exploring 'Jaws' and Da'nay's Works
43:05 • 7min
Insights into the Mind of Cérgé and His Brilliance
49:53 • 2min
The Evolution of Writing Style and Perspective
52:21 • 11min
Choosing Films for the Program
01:03:24 • 13min