Sport in Films: Symbolism versus Verismo. A France-United States Comparative Analysis

As sport does, cinema stands as a powerful tool for identifying and projecting oneself. After having defined the “sports film” genre, this study shows how it seems to be a product of American culture. Through a systematic comparison between French and American films, this paper highlights the different axiologies envisioned through these productions by audiences from both sides of the Atlantic – for ideological and aesthetic reasons