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Joy of Learning

1969Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

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.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

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Directed by
Jean-Luc Godard
Written by
Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Produced by
Jean-Luc Godard

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Facts

July 12, 1969 · 1 h 35 min · Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language

Released
July 12, 1969
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Germany, France
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

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Where can I stream Joy of Learning?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, Joy of Learning streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Joy of Learning worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6).

Can I half-watch Joy of Learning?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Will Joy of Learning make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Joy of Learning in English?

French

No, it was made in French.