The Super 8 Years
Super 8 films shot between 1972 and 1981 capture the lifestyle and aspirations of the French middle class in the years after the 1968 student protests.
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Super 8 films shot between 1972 and 1981 capture the lifestyle and aspirations of the French middle class in the years after the 1968 student protests.
Synopsis
Annie Ernaux revisits her family's Super 8 films, recorded between 1972 and 1981, to reflect on personal and social history. These silent films serve as a family archive, capturing the daily life and aspirations of the French middle class in the aftermath of the 1968 student protests. Ernaux intertwines these intimate moments with significant historical narratives, revealing the cultural shifts that influenced a generation. "The Super 8 Years" presents a detailed look at memory and identity through the lens of everyday experiences in France.
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