The Human Voice (1990)

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La Voix Humaine is a concerto for soprano and orchestra, centering on the break-up of a relationship by telephone. It represents one side of a conversation between a young woman (sung by American soprano, Julia Migenes) and her lover, who has jilted her. In a 1930s, Parisian apartment, a woman is seen making for the door. As she passes the telephone, it rings. From now on she sings, sitting, standing, on her knees, pacing up and down the room, pulling at the telephone cord, going through every emotion until ultimately, in despair, she takes her own life. Jean Cocteau wrote, it is not just that the telephone is sometimes more dangerous than the revolver but that its tangled cord drains us of our strength, while giving us nothing in return.

Director: Peter Medak
Genre: Music
Runtime: 51 min
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Production: Erato Films, Radio France, France 2, WDR, CNC
Country: France
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Peter Medak
More Films in Genre: Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Human Voice about?
La Voix Humaine is a concerto for soprano and orchestra, centering on the break-up of a relationship by telephone. It represents one side of a conversation between a young woman (sung by American soprano, Julia Migenes) and her lover, who has jilted her. In a 1930s, Parisian apartment, a woman is seen making for the door. As she passes the telephone, it rings. From now on she sings, sitting, standing, on her knees, pacing up and down the room, pulling at the telephone cord, going through every emotion until ultimately, in despair, she takes her own life. Jean Cocteau wrote, it is not just that the telephone is sometimes more dangerous than the revolver but that its tangled cord drains us of our strength, while giving us nothing in return.
Who directed The Human Voice?
The Human Voice was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in The Human Voice?
The Human Voice stars Julia Migenes.
How long is The Human Voice?
The Human Voice has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is The Human Voice?
The Human Voice is a Music film.
Where was The Human Voice produced?
The Human Voice was produced in France.