The Power of Speech (1988)
Original title: Puissance de la parole
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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.
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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.
How long is The Power of Speech?
The Power of Speech has a runtime of 25 minutes.