Readers
Synopsis
Composed of just four shots in which Clara McHale-Ribot, Rachel Kushner, Richard Hebdige, and Simone Forti read quietly to themselves, the film offers portraits of its subjects while simultaneously serving as a mirror for the viewers, who perform a parallel stillness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Benning
- Original Title
- Readers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Benning
Department Leadership Roster
James Benning
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Contemplative Cinema - slow's additions
Imported from MUBI list: https://mubi.com/en/lists/contemplative-cinema-a-few-more-additions-to-the-collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About Readers
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What is Readers about?
Composed of just four shots in which Clara McHale-Ribot, Rachel Kushner, Richard Hebdige, and Simone Forti read quietly to themselves, the film offers portraits of its subjects while simultaneously serving as a mirror for the viewers, who perform a parallel stillness.
Who directed Readers?
Readers was directed by James Benning.
Who stars in Readers?
The principal cast of Readers includes Rachel Kushner, Richard Hebdige, Simone Forti.
When was Readers released and how long is it?
Readers was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.