This film doesn't quite meet the criteria of the request, but perhaps The
Clash's RUDE BOY (1980?) could be kept in mind as point of reference, from
which self-aware irony departs.
Good luck!
 
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Cary Nathenson  E-Mail: [log in to unmask]  *
Washington University at St. Louis                 *
Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures     *
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