Cahiers du cinéma n°709 - March 2015

This issue of the French film magazine "Cahiers du Cinéma" delves into diverse topics, starting with a major focus on Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice," including several articles that explore its psychedelic themes, its adaptation of the Thomas Pynchon novel and Joaquin Phoenix's performance. There's a critical section with reviews of Eugène Green's "La Sapienza", Jean-Marie Straub's "Kommunisten", Wang Bing's "A la folie" and other films. The "Journal" section covers the Berlin Film Festival and includes an homage to Tangerine Dream. A major part of the magazine is dedicated to a special "Enquête" feature, including the views of lycée students on cinema, their practices, and expectations. Additionally, an extensive interview with philosopher Jacques Rancière explores the "hatred of aesthetics" and the link between aesthetics and politics. Finally, the "Détail" section looks into the work of Nagisa Oshima.