The Power of Speech
Puissance de la parole
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Screenplay & Story
- James M. Cain, Edgar Allan Poe, Jean-Luc Godard, Charles Baudelaire, Haroun Tazieff
- Original Score
- Johann Sebastian Bach, Bob Dylan, Ludwig van Beethoven, John Cage, Richard Strauss, César Franck, Maurice Ravel, Leonard Cohen
- Original Title
- Puissance de la parole
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- JLG Films, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Luc Godard
James M. Cain, Edgar Allan Poe, Jean-Luc Godard, Charles Baudelaire, Haroun Tazieff
Johann Sebastian Bach, Bob Dylan, Ludwig van Beethoven, John Cage, Richard Strauss, César Franck, Maurice Ravel, Leonard Cohen
Caroline Champetier, Pierre Binggeli
Marie-Christine Barrière, Philippe Malignon, Hervé Duhamel
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Luc Godard
Director
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Jean-Luc Godard
Writer
Marie-Christine Barrière
Producer
Philippe Malignon
Producer
Hervé Duhamel
Producer
Laurence Guindollet
Costume Design
Pierre Binggeli
Director of Photography
Haroun Tazieff
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Power of Speech
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Power of Speech?
The Power of Speech was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Who stars in The Power of Speech?
The principal cast of The Power of Speech includes Jean Bouise, Laurence Côte, Lydia Andréï, Jean-Michel Irribaren.
When was The Power of Speech released and how long is it?
The Power of Speech was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Power of Speech?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Power of Speech was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bob Dylan, Ludwig van Beethoven, John Cage, Richard Strauss, César Franck, Maurice Ravel, Leonard Cohen.
Is The Power of Speech based on a book or true story?
The Power of Speech is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James M. Cain".