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19781h 24m

Argument

Synopsis

Three male voices dissect one edition of The New York Times through a series of locked-off shots, revealing the prejudice and latent content of news and advertisements, reading images as texts and presenting text as an image.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Edinburgh International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anthony McCall, Andrew Tyndall
Original Title
Argument
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 24m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anthony McCall, Andrew Tyndall

Department Leadership Roster

Anthony McCall

Anthony McCall

Director

Andrew Tyndall

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Argument.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Argument

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Argument about?

Three male voices dissect one edition of The New York Times through a series of locked-off shots, revealing the prejudice and latent content of news and advertisements, reading images as texts and presenting text as an image.

Who directed Argument?

Argument was directed by Anthony McCall, Andrew Tyndall.

Who stars in Argument?

The principal cast of Argument includes Not specified.

When was Argument released and how long is it?

Argument was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.