Life of Emile Zola

The film about the life of French writer is a definite must see for all. Why? You learn so much!! He was a man that stood his ground on portraying the world as he saw it. He was a naturalist writer (?). He lived in poverty - he wrote about - without any romanticism - about society from the perspective of the poor. He questioned the society around them by exposing the hypocrisies of daily life. He stood up against the government and demanded he have the rights entitled to him. He fought with his pen and words against the entire French army during a time that the people could see no flaws in the army and its government.

It is an inspiring film - makes you get off your bum and affect a change in the world around you.

I am reading his first book - Nana - its provocative story about the life of a Parisian prostitute pre WWII. It was considered blasphemous and disgusting during its time. The story is an analogy to so much more - a social commentary. If you have a chance - pick it up.

Nana: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_(novel)
Emile Zola: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89mile_Zola