Cl%C3%A9o from 5 to 7
Clo fromtoFrench Clo de is a 1962 Left Bank film by Agns Varda. The story starts with a young singer, Florence Clo Victoire, at 5pm on June 21, as she waits until 630pm to hear the results of a medical test that will possibly confirm a diagnosis of cancer. The film is noted for its handling of several of the themes of existentialism, including discussions of mortality, the idea of despair, and leading a meaningful life. The film also has a strong feminine viewpoint belonging to French feminism and raises questions about how women are perceived, especially in French society. The role of mirrors are prevalent to symbolize selfobsession, which Clo embodies.
The war for Algerian Independence greatly affected France during the 1950s and 1960s, where the demands for decolonization were the strongest. Despite the global movement for decolonization in the early years of the Cold War, France was hesitant to give up their colonial claims in Algeria. The Algerian nationalism for independence began with the formation of the National Liberation Front, throwing the entire country into a crisis for independence from France. On the Algerian front, nationalists employed terrorist attacks and guerrilla tactics to overcome their French colonial ties.While the film takes place in France, away from the Algerian front, the influence of this war for independence is still strong. The soldier who Clo meets towards the end of the film, Antoine, is on temporary leave from fighting in Algeria. Antoine also builds on the theme of existentialism that the film conveys, with his claims that the people in Algeria are dying for nothing. There are also protests on the street that Clo encounters while taking a taxi back to her home. ........
Source: Wikipedia
