Summaries

In Godard and Gorin's free interpretation of the Chicago Eight trial, Judge Hoffman becomes Judge Himmler (who doodles notes on Playboy centerfolds), the Chicago Eight become microcosms of French revolutionary society, and Godard and Gorin play Lenin and Karl Rosa, respectively, discussing politics and how to show them through the cinema.—Josh Martin <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • voice over narration
  • reference to vladimir lenin
  • police violence
  • political cinema
  • red paint used as blood
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Sep 30, 1977
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin France West Germany
Language French
Production companies Munich Tele-Pool Anouchka Films Grove Press Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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