The Power of Speech (1988)
Godard blends elements of literature, cinema and other artistic medias from different historical periods in order to make a stance on how words can be subverted and manipulated to many different contexts, sometimes bearing a similar significance to the original material or even creating an alternate context.
Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: December 31, 1988
Cast
- Jean Bouise - Agatos
- Laurence Côte - Oïnos
- Lydia Andréï - Woman Who Talks to Frank
- Jean-Michel Irribaren - Frank
Screenplay
- James M. Cain (Novel)
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Charles Baudelaire (Short Story)
- Haroun Tazieff
Cinematography: Caroline Champetier, Pierre Binggeli
Production: JLG Films, Gaumont
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Power of Speech about?
- Godard blends elements of literature, cinema and other artistic medias from different historical periods in order to make a stance on how words can be subverted and manipulated to many different contexts, sometimes bearing a similar significance to the original material or even creating an alternate context.
- Who directed The Power of Speech?
- The Power of Speech was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
- Who stars in The Power of Speech?
- The Power of Speech stars Jean Bouise, Laurence Côte, Lydia Andréï, Jean-Michel Irribaren.
- How long is The Power of Speech?
- The Power of Speech has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Power of Speech?
- The Power of Speech is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Power of Speech produced?
- The Power of Speech was produced in France, Switzerland.