Le Gai Savoir (Joy of Learning) (Joyful Wisdom) (1968)
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This experimental minimalist drama by Jean-Luc Godard is a totally plotless exploration of film language. The setting is a darkened soundstage with only a single light to illuminate two actors who discuss philosophy. The philosophy reflects the director's most radical thoughts about making… More This experimental minimalist drama by Jean-Luc Godard is a totally plotless exploration of film language. The setting is a darkened soundstage with only a single light to illuminate two actors who discuss philosophy. The philosophy reflects the director's most radical thoughts about making films. When not discussing films, the two play word-association games. Though named Le Gai Savoir, this film is not based on the book of the same title by Friedrich Nietzsche but, very loosely, on Jean Jacques Rousseau's Emile. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Special Interest
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jun 28, 1969 Wide
- Studio
- Koch Vision
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Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
Astoundingly sustained 92-minute fusillade-montage
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Cast
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Juliet Berto
as Patricia Lumumba
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Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Emile Rousseau
- Jean-Luc Godard
