Le Gai Savoir (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 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
- Starring:
- Juliet Berto, Jean-Pierre Léaud, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Le Gai Savoir
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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Le Gai Savoir
- Juliet Berto - Patricia Lumumba
- Jean-Pierre Léaud - Emile Rousseau
- Director(s):
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Writer(s):
- Jean-Luc Godard
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