Overview
Gérard Courant applies the Lettrist editing techniques of Isidore Isou to footage of late 70's pop culture. Courant posits that his cinema offers an aggressive détournement to the French mainstream, reifying a Duchampian view of film: "I believe in impossible movies and works without meaning... I be...
Cast
John Lennon
Self
Yoko Ono
Self
Mouna
Self
Marie-José Nat
Self
Daniel Gélin
Self
Marisa Mell
Self
Alain Delon
Self (archive footage)
Jean-Pierre Melville
Self (archive footage)
Janine Bazin
Self
Claude Berri
Self
André S. Labarthe
Self
Christian Fouchet
Self
Introduction
In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Urgent ou à quoi bon exécuter des projets puisque le projet est en lui-même une jouissance suffisante (1977), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.
Gérard Courant applies the Lettrist editing techniques of Isidore Isou to footage of late 70's pop culture. Courant posits that his cinema offers an aggressive détournement to the French mainstream, reifying a Duchampian view of film: "I believe in impossible movies and works without meaning... I believe in the anti-movie. I believe in the non-movie. I believe in Urgent... My first full length movie that is so anti-everything that I sometimes wonder if it really does exist!"
🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning
Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Urgent ou à quoi bon exécuter des projets puisque le projet est en lui-même une jouissance suffisante. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.
🏆 Final Verdict
5 / 5 Stars
A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.
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