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The Power of Speech

1988Movie25 min

DramaRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A philosophical, layered drama movie about society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for comfort, warmth or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Godard
  • Experimental Cinema
  • Deconstruction of Language
  • Philosophical Essay
  • Social and Political Critique
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Avant-Garde
  • Historical References

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Luc Godard
Written by
Jean-Luc Godard, James M. Cain, Haroun Tazieff
Produced by
Hervé Duhamel, Marie-Christine Barrière, Philippe Malignon
Music by
Bob Dylan, Ludwig van Beethoven, César Franck

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Facts

December 31, 1988 · 25 min · Drama, Romance

Released
December 31, 1988
Runtime
25 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France, Switzerland
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Power of Speech worth watching?"

Questions about The Power of Speech

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Power of Speech worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Power of Speech good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Power of Speech?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is The Power of Speech in English?

French

No, it was made in French.