In Mythologies (1957), Roland Barthes first presented his renowned critical analysis of the cover of a 1955 issue of Paris Match—the iconic image of a young African cadet saluting the French flag. What haunts this famous analysis? When Belgian artist Vincent Meesen went in search of the then-cadet for his film Vita Nova (2009), he found an old African who had forgotten almost all of the French national anthem. As Meessen's investigation reveals, Barthes himself "forgot" to mention the history of his own family's relation to colonialism, particularly the history of his grandfather, Captain Louis-Gustave Binger, who "gave" Côte d'Ivoire to France. The film launches a critical and moving account of the specters that haunted one of France's most enlightened cultural critics, and have yet to be fully acknowledged today.
Vita Nova full movie can be streamed on Popcorn Time. Enjoy unlimited access to movies and series with Popcorntime online including popular titles like Vita Nova. Join millions of people who can watch Vita Nova online for free with Popcorntime online's full HD movie streaming service. Get unlimited, worldwide access to Vita Nova in HD on your laptop, phone and tablet. The Popcorn Time app is available on smart TVs and set-top boxes, making it easy to watch Vita Nova online on your big-screen devices for the full cinema experience.
Genres: Documentary
Share this movie:
