Cahiers du cinéma n°697 - February 2014

This issue of the French cinema magazine features a diverse range of content, beginning with an event section dedicated to Lars von Trier's *Nymphomaniac Volume 2*, including a review and an interview with Catherine Breillat who offers her perspective on the film. A critical section includes reviews and interviews surrounding Guillaume Brac's *Tonnerre*, Catherine Breillat's *Abus de faiblesse*, Sebastián Lelio's *Gloria* and Kleber Mendonça Filho's *Les Bruits de Recife*. There are also shorter reviews of other films and a journal section exploring topics such as cinema in Taiwan, a trip to Caliwood, and an interview with producer Gilles Sandoz. A key theme of the issue is an in-depth look at the writings of film critic André Bazin, with various articles re-evaluating his work and influence, leading to a focus on his concept of ontological realism. A portfolio presents images and a text dedicated to Lilith. Finally, the magazine explores a retrospective on Yasujiro Ozu's work, with the addition of an interview with actor Koji Yakusho and short articles on other news in cinema.