les revenants research



Task 1 - please copy the following information in to a new blog post called 'Les Revenants research'

  • 26 November 2012 on Canal+
  • United Kingdom 9 June 2013 on Channel 4
  • 2 series, 8 episodes each
  • Based on the French film They Came Back (Les Revenants, dir. Robin Campillo 2004)
  • Created by Fabrice Gobert

the show is a remake of a film called 'they came back' this was financially successful because the film already has pre-sold fanbase

A analysis iof the song Batcat by Mogwai

Mogwai are a glaswegian post rock band who have been performing since the early 1990s


A big emphasis on heavy, distorted guitar music creates a solid wall of sound. A chaotic blend of three guitarists and a bassist and drummer reinforces the hectic mode of address. The song is structured around a single repetitive and simplistic riff. Extremely distorted, at times it’s hard to make out what is actually being played. Their music is angry, anxiety inducing, threatening, which is further anchored through the music videos' use of high key strobe lighting. The music is extremely loud, with Mogwai famous for creating threatening, loud, and even torturous music. Targeting a relatively niche audience, Mogwaiu have a devoted fan base across the world, but especially Scotland.


So why did this band get approached to write the soundtrack?


Highly unconventional choice of soundtrack emphaises the unconventional nature of the TV show

The angry, threatening use of metal reinfoirces the themes of death and alienation

The use of a scottish rock band allows the show to target a wider audience

It allows the show to target preexisting and pre-sold audiences of mogwai

A highly opportunist opportunity to produce a soundtrack that will target fans of the show

Also, Mogwai produced a conventional horror film soundtrack 


How was Les Revenants marketed to an international audience? Analysing the trailer for the Australian DVD release  


An especially dramatic song was selected from the soundtrack, suggesting an exciting and thrilling tv show

a variety of different cast members are selected In the montage constructing a more relatable mode of adress

however the trailer includes the younger more hegemonically attractive cast members, targeting younger audience

Use of pull quotes from reviews reinforce the shows critical acclaim, and also reinforces the shows stylistic and aesthetic qualities, appealing to middle class audiences

glitching effect has been added to create a more conventional mode of adress


les revenants appeals

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