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Of Sport and Men (1961)

ALL 01/01/1961 (en) Documentary 59 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1961
  • Production
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  • Original title
    Of Sport and Men
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

In 1961, philosopher Roland Barthes collaborated with filmmaker Hubert Aquin to produce a film, for Canadian television, intended to reveal the poetics of sport and spectatorship. The question 'what is sport' is answered by Barthes' eloquently scripted commentary. The recurring theme of purging violence from society into the spectacle of sport runs through the film.

  1. Hubert Aquin

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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Of Sport and Men (1961) 59 Min

ALL 01/01/1961 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 01/01/1961
  • Production
  • Original title Of Sport and Men
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

In 1961, philosopher Roland Barthes collaborated with filmmaker Hubert Aquin to produce a film, for Canadian television, intended to reveal the poetics of sport and spectatorship. The question 'what is sport' is answered by Barthes' eloquently scripted commentary. The recurring theme of purging violence from society into the spectacle of sport runs through the film.

  1. Hubert Aquin

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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