The restored version of Claire Denis’s 1990 drama “S’en fout la mort (No Fear, No Die)” premiered in New York on July 17, 2024, ahead of a broader tour.
Looking for a way to write about a film I hadn’t watched in several years, I focused on its lead actors: Ivorian Isaach de Bankolé and French Guadeloupean Alex Descas.
It led me to broader observations about their roles in cinema and representation and prompted an analysis that attempted to connect “S’en fout la mort (No Fear, No Die)” to larger themes and cinematic trends.
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