Michael Leonard teaches at the Sorbonne Université, Paris

• Introduction: Philippe Garrel, an irregular auteur1 Cinema and revolution 2 Cinema of the underground3 Narrative turn: Autobiography and the imaginary self 4 Dialogues 5 Past and future generations Conclusion FilmographySelect bibliographyIndex

'This monograph is essential reading for anyone interested in the knotty problem of the relationship between art and politics in the post–nouvelle vague, post-’68 era.'French Studies'Leonard’s contribution to the accessible MUP series is a welcome and long overdue re-introduction to Garrel’s rich and challenging work. Alongside technical information and plot summaries Leonard offers instructive contexts and comparisons; as well as the link to the Situationists, mentioned above, Leonard makes judicious use of the Situationist concept and practice of the dérive to capture the nomadic style of films such as Le Lit de la vierge and La Cicatrice intérieure.'Modern & Contemporary France

Michael Leonard teaches at the Sorbonne Université, Paris

• Introduction: Philippe Garrel, an irregular auteur1 Cinema and revolution 2 Cinema of the underground3 Narrative turn: Autobiography and the imaginary self 4 Dialogues 5 Past and future generations Conclusion FilmographySelect bibliographyIndex

'This monograph is essential reading for anyone interested in the knotty problem of the relationship between art and politics in the post–nouvelle vague, post-’68 era.'French Studies'Leonard’s contribution to the accessible MUP series is a welcome and long overdue re-introduction to Garrel’s rich and challenging work. Alongside technical information and plot summaries Leonard offers instructive contexts and comparisons; as well as the link to the Situationists, mentioned above, Leonard makes judicious use of the Situationist concept and practice of the dérive to capture the nomadic style of films such as Le Lit de la vierge and La Cicatrice intérieure.'Modern & Contemporary France

Michael Leonard teaches at the Sorbonne Université, Paris

• Introduction: Philippe Garrel, an irregular auteur1 Cinema and revolution 2 Cinema of the underground3 Narrative turn: Autobiography and the imaginary self 4 Dialogues 5 Past and future generations Conclusion FilmographySelect bibliographyIndex

'This monograph is essential reading for anyone interested in the knotty problem of the relationship between art and politics in the post–nouvelle vague, post-’68 era.'French Studies'Leonard’s contribution to the accessible MUP series is a welcome and long overdue re-introduction to Garrel’s rich and challenging work. Alongside technical information and plot summaries Leonard offers instructive contexts and comparisons; as well as the link to the Situationists, mentioned above, Leonard makes judicious use of the Situationist concept and practice of the dérive to capture the nomadic style of films such as Le Lit de la vierge and La Cicatrice intérieure.'Modern & Contemporary France