New French Extremity

proper noun

A transgressive group of films by French directors at the turn of the 21st century, having themes of sex, violence, and mental derangement.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. broadcastingA transgressive group of films by French directors at the turn of the 21st century, having themes of sex, violence, and mental derangement.

Origin

Coined by Artforum critic James Quandt.

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APA

New French Extremity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/New%20French%20Extremity

MLA

“New French Extremity.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/New%20French%20Extremity. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “New French Extremity,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/New%20French%20Extremity.

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