The read
It runs a compact 59m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Roland BarthesWriter
- Hubert AquinDirector
Cast
- Richard GilbertNarrator
Themes
sports