Cahiers du cinéma n°588 - March 2004

This French film magazine delves deeply into the work of Eric Rohmer, coinciding with the release of his new film "Triple Agent" and a retrospective at the Cinémathèque Française. The issue includes a detailed review of "Triple Agent," an interview with Rohmer, and essays exploring various facets of his career, such as his use of sound, Catholic influences, and the recurring themes and stylistic traits in his films. The magazine also features reviews of other films like Gus Van Sant’s “Gerry”, Chantal Akerman's "Demain on déménage," Hayao Miyazaki's "Kiki, la petite sorcière" and a discussion of "Saraband", the new Bergman film revealed in Angers. Beyond reviews, the magazine presents articles on independent films seeking distribution, the state of short films after the Clermont-Ferrand festival, and a critique of Bollywood. Finally, there are theoretical essays discussing the cinematic practice of Straub-Huillet and the power dynamics of visual representation and the role of film in examining this power.