Of Sport and Men (1961)

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In 1961, philosopher Roland Barthes collaborated with filmmaker Hubert Aquin to produce a film, for Canadian television, intended to reveal the poetics of sport and spectatorship. The question 'what is sport' is answered by Barthes' eloquently scripted commentary. The recurring theme of purging violence from society into the spectacle of sport runs through the film.

Director: Hubert Aquin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Country: Canada
Original Language: en

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sports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Of Sport and Men about?
In 1961, philosopher Roland Barthes collaborated with filmmaker Hubert Aquin to produce a film, for Canadian television, intended to reveal the poetics of sport and spectatorship. The question 'what is sport' is answered by Barthes' eloquently scripted commentary. The recurring theme of purging violence from society into the spectacle of sport runs through the film.
Who directed Of Sport and Men?
Of Sport and Men was directed by Hubert Aquin.
Who stars in Of Sport and Men?
Of Sport and Men stars Richard Gilbert.
How long is Of Sport and Men?
Of Sport and Men has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Of Sport and Men?
Of Sport and Men is a Documentary film.
Where was Of Sport and Men produced?
Of Sport and Men was produced in Canada.