Film Socialisme

Director: Jean-Luc Godard, Farbrice Aragno, Jean-Paul Battaggia, Pierre Binggeli, Paul Grivas, Anne-Marie Mieville, Louma Sanbar
Cast: Patti Smith, Elisabeth Vitali, Alain Badiou, Christian Sinniger, Louma Sanbar, Maurice Sarfati
Theatrical Release Date: June 3, 2011
Criticwire: B
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Synopsis: A symphony in three movements: THINGS SUCH AS: A Mediterranean cruise. Numerous conversations, in numerous languages, between the passengers, almost all of whom are on holiday... OUR EUROPE: At night, a sister and her younger brother have summoned their parents to appear before the court of their childhood. The children demand serious explanations of the themes of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. OUR HUMANITIES: Visits to six sites of true or false myths: Egypt, Palestine, Odessa, Hellas, Naples and Barcelona. [Synopsis courtesy of uniFrance]

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REVIEW | "Film Socialism" Reminds Us Why Godard Still Matters

Jean-Luc Godard's entire career can seem like an endless attempt to top himself. "Film Socialism," which finally receives a U.S. theatrical release this week, has much in common with the 80-year-old French director's other essay films, including the sprawling "Histoire(s) du cinéma" and "Notre Musique," but it's a thing of strange wonder that stands alone. MORE »