Etymology

New French Extremity

Today it means: A transgressive group of films by French directors at the turn of the 21st century, having themes of sex, violence, and mental derangement. Full definition →

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The story

Coined by Artforum critic James Quandt.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.