The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
During the making of a video film about a communist printing press, a union member and a leftist activist discuss how to present their information, especially how to caption two specific images: one of a protest in Portugal, the other of a strike in France. One of them decides to write to his son, a manual worker living outside of Paris with his girlfriend, telling the young man about his troubles.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Anne-Marie MiévilleDirector
- Anne-Marie MiévilleWriter
- Jean-Luc GodardDirector
- Jean-Luc GodardWriter
- Jean SchwarzOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michel MarotMichel
- Anne-Marie MiévilleOdette
- Christian FenouillatMan, Michel's Son
- Catherine FlorietWoman, Girlfriend of Michel's Son
- Jean-Luc GodardUnion Member (voice)
Stills
Themes
woman director