Joy of Learning (1969)
While alone in an abandoned television studio, two militants, Emile Rousseau and Patricia Lumumba, have a discourse on language. Referring to spoken word as "the enemy"--the weapon used by the establishment to confuse liberation movements--the two deconstruct the meanings of sounds and images in an attempt to "return to zero" and truly experience the joy of learning.
Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: July 12, 1969
Cast
- Juliet Berto - Patricia Lumumba (uncredited)
- Jean-Pierre Léaud - Émile Rousseau (uncredited)
- Jean-Luc Godard - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Georges Leclerc
Editing: Germaine Cohen
Production: Anouchka Films, ORTF, Bavaria Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Country: Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joy of Learning about?
- While alone in an abandoned television studio, two militants, Emile Rousseau and Patricia Lumumba, have a discourse on language. Referring to spoken word as "the enemy"--the weapon used by the establishment to confuse liberation movements--the two deconstruct the meanings of sounds and images in an attempt to "return to zero" and truly experience the joy of learning.
- Who directed Joy of Learning?
- Joy of Learning was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
- Who stars in Joy of Learning?
- Joy of Learning stars Juliet Berto, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jean-Luc Godard.
- How long is Joy of Learning?
- Joy of Learning has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Joy of Learning?
- Joy of Learning is a Drama film.
- Where was Joy of Learning produced?
- Joy of Learning was produced in Germany, France.