The aim of this presentation is to present and analyse the films of Quentin Dupieux, an exceptional, yet little explored contemporary filmmaker. The research methods used are narrative content analysis, genre analysis and cultural studies approaches. Q. Dupieux is a French filmmaker and electronic music producer (known as Mr. Oizo), known for his unique and unconventional approach to cinema. His crazy films are often characterised by black humour, absurdism, surrealism and puppet characters. Watching his work gives the impression that much of it is coincidental, but all the coincidences are closely interconnected, much like Quentin's own path to cinema. With a smile, Quentin's critique takes aim at traditional film genres and narrative definitions. He also often ridicules societal norms and cultural values. For example, "Rubber" (2010) parodies the notion of spectatorship in cinema, "Réalité" (2014) the world of reality television and celebrity, narcissism, and "Au poste!" (2018) police serials, bureaucracy and the meaningless nature of power. Many of his films also deal with the idea of obsession, where characters become fascinated by strange, seemingly insignificant objects or ideas. This leads to surreal and sometimes dangerous situations, as the characters' obsessions completely take over their lives.

Authors:
Miglė Munderzbakaitė, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania

About the Presenter(s)
Miglė Munderzbakaitė – doctor of humanities in art history and criticism. Research interests: theater and cinema: history, theory, criticism; theory of adaptation in different media.

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