Poetic Film Review: Zero for Conduct (Zero de conduite, 1933)

In boarding schools of oppression and strife,
Youth rebel against authority, seeking a new life.
Vigo's Zero for Conduct, a tale of defiance,
Inspiring rebellion with youthful reliance.

The pupils, led by Caussat and Colin's might,
Plan a revolt against the school's oppressive blight.
With objects stashed in the attic, they prepare to fight,
Against the principal's tyranny, shining a light.

Vigo's camera moves with grace and style,
Capturing the boys' rebellion with a smile.
Cinematography by Kaufman, a visual treat,
Making the film feel modern and neat.

Critics divided, some praised, some jeered,
The film's content shocking, some feared.
Anarchist ideas and youthful rebellion,
Feared by the government, causing tension.

Zero for Conduct banned for years,
But rediscovered, bringing cheers.
A precursor to films of rebellion and youth,
Inspiring filmmakers with its truth.

Vigo's legacy lives on, a filmmaker ahead of his time,
Capturing the essence of youthful crime.
A film worth watching, for cinephiles keen,
To delve into the rebellious spirit unseen.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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