Trouble Every Day

Infobox Film
name = Trouble Every Day


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caption = French theatrical poster
director = Claire Denis
producer = Georges Benayoun
writer = Denis Fargeau,
Jean-Pol Fargeau
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starring = Vincent Gallo,
Tricia Vessey,
Béatrice Dalle,
Alex Descas,
Florence Loiret,
Nicolas Duvauchelle,
Aurore Clément
music = Tindersticks
cinematography = Agnès Godard
editing = Nelly Quettier
distributor =
released = July 11, 2001
runtime = 101 min
country = France,
Germany,
Japan
language = French,
English
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imdb_id = 0204700

"Trouble Every Day" is a 2001 film by French film director Claire Denis. The film was written by Denis, and Jean-Pol Fargeau. The film stars Vincent Gallo, Tricia Vessey, Béatrice Dalle, and Alex Descas. The film's soundtrack is provided by Tindersticks. The film takes its title from a song Frank Zappa wrote and recorded with his band the Mothers of Invention for their album "Freak Out!".

Although initially it was met with a harsh reaction from critics, it has since developed a small following who admire it for its themes of existentialism and its unique take on the horror genre as well as gender roles. It was given an in depth analysis by Salon.com which looked at the intricacies of the film, particularly the metaphorical nature of the narrative. At [http://www.filmfreakcentral.net Film Freak Central] , Walter Chaw calls it "Plaintive and sad, Claire Denis' "Trouble Every Day" is a rare combination of honesty, beauty, and maybe even genius." ( [http://www.filmfreakcentral.net/screenreviews/troubleeveryday.htm review] )

The film has been associated with the New French Extremity.Quandt, James, "Flesh & Blood: Sex and violence in recent French cinema", "ArtForum", February 2004 [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0268/is_6_42/ai_113389507] Access date: July 10, 2008.]

Cast

* Vincent Gallo - Shane
* Tricia Vessey - June
* Béatrice Dalle - Coré
* Alex Descas - Léo
* Florence Loiret - Christelle
* Nicolas Duvauchelle - Erwan
* Raphaël Neal - Ludo
* José Garcia - Choart
* Hélène Lapiower - Malécot
* Marilu Marini - Friessen
* Aurore Clément - Jeanne
* Bakary Sangaré - Night guard
* Lionel Goldstein - Receptionist
* Céline Samie - Woman in bra
* Arnaud Churin - Truck driver

External links

*imdb title|id=0204700|title=Trouble Every Day
* [http://dir.salon.com/story/ent/movies/review/2002/03/06/trouble/index.html Salon.com - Analysis of Trouble Every Day]
* [http://www.filmfreakcentral.net/screenreviews/troubleeveryday.htm Walter Chaw] of [http://www.filmfreakcentral.net Film Freak Central]

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