Gai Savoir

UPC: 741952315896

Studio: Koch Lorber Films

Summary: This experimental minimalist drama by Jean-Luc Godard is a totally plotless exploration of film language. The setting is a darkened soundstage with only a single light to illuminate two actors who discuss philosophy. The philosophy reflects the director's most radical thoughts about making films. When not discussing films, the two play word-association games. Though named Le Gai Savoir, this film is not based on the book of the same title by Friedrich Nietzsche but, very loosely, on Jean Jacques Rousseau's Emile. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Category: Avant-garde / Exp

Gai Savoir

Format: DVD

Release Date: 05/13/2008

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 92 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) French

Subtitles: English

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Gai Savoir
1. Reflector of Consciousness [5:33]
2. Disorder [7:09]
3. Isolated [9:32]
4. Until Death [14:32]
5. Blatant Truths [4:58]
6. Sound is Missing [4:44]
7. Exploration [18:54]
8. Imperialist Film [6:47]
9. Utopian Ideology [16:26]
10. Film is a Failure [3:45]

Dan Pavlides

This plodding film features Juliette Berto and Jean-Pierre Leaud who discuss politics. This French entry at the Berlin Film Festival was not well received as hordes of viewers walked out less than halfway through the film. Only the name of Jean-Luc Godard could spark any interest for this forgettable effort. Even that wasn't enough to hold the interest of the crowd. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Jean-Luc Godard  Director 
Jean-Luc Godard  Screenwriter 
Juliet Berto  Actor 
Jean-Pierre Léaud  Actor 

Country: France