Le Monde Examines Cinema's Glorification of the Automobile

Published by Le Monde on October 2, 2026, an analysis argues that the automobile is overrepresented on the big screen, where it functions as a secure cocoon and a vehicle of freedom. According to the piece, cars bend to every demand of the screenplay, sometimes at the expense of realism. The article frames the car's cinematic presence as a recurring visual and narrative device rather than an incidental prop.