La Rue sans nom
| Author | Marcel Aymé |
|---|---|
| Language | French |
| Genre | Novel |
Publication date | 1930 |
| Publication place | France |
La Rue sans nom is a novel by Marcel Aymé, published in June 1930.[1] It was adapted into a film in 1934 by Pierre Chenal.
Plot
[edit]The story focuses on a street in the Parisian banlieue where Italian and French workers reside. Their neighborhood will soon be demolished, but a mysterious character hides himself in this street.
The main themes are xenophobia, poverty, the importance of alcohol, love, madness and aging.
Film adaptation
[edit]- Street Without a Name (2 February 1934), directed by Pierre Chenal[2]
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ Albert Schinz, « L'année Littéraire Mil Neuf Cent Trente » The Modern Language Journal, 1931 (Feb.)Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 361-370.
- ^ Street Without a Name on IMDB