
Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2a: Only Cinema
Directed by Jean-Luc Godard
Produced by Gaumont
A densely layered, essayistic meditation on cinema's history and meaning, constructed from fragmented images and ideas rather than narrative, that privileges intellectual and aesthetic contemplation over accessibility.
A very personal look at the history of cinema directed, written and edited by Jean-Luc Godard in his Swiss residence in Rolle for ten years (1988-98); a monumental collage, constructed from film fragments, texts and quotations, photos and paintings, music and sound, and diverse readings; a critical, beautiful and melancholic vision of cinematographic art.
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Questions people ask
Is Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2a: Only Cinema sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2a: Only Cinema violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2a: Only Cinema scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Does Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2a: Only Cinema end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Histoire(s) du Cinéma 2a: Only Cinema easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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