Benjamin Nalder
Fr/It 217
February 5, 2008
The Crime of Monsieur Lange
Jean Renoir
1936
Scene Analysis
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Renoir’s film,
The Crime of Monsieur Lange
, possesses a strong but implicit leftist
ideology. He is meticulous and attentive in the development and growth of his moral
protagonists. Democratic vs. Hierarchal. Outsiders vs. Insiders. Cooperation vs. Competition. All
three of these ideological binaries are carefully defined and exemplified in this magnificent film.
Monsieur Batala. Handsome, powerful, and at times, very rich. As the owner of the local
printing press, Batala is in total control. He publishes what he likes. He has his way with the
women he desires. He even lends his female employees out to persuade clientele or creditors.
Renoir establishes Batala’s character extensively in the beginning of the film. He is well
dressed, despite his apparent financial troubles. As we see Batala interact with his debtors as
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