Speaking about Godard
by Kaja Silverman, Harun Farocki
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Author: Harun Farocki, Kaja SilvermanForeword: Constance Penley
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-07-01
ISBN: 0814780660
Number of pages: 243
Publisher: NYU Press
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Book Review: A wonderful close reading of Godard
Summary: 5 Stars
Speaking About Godard is one of the more interesting and unique studies of Godard's films. Silverman and Farocki's close reading is a great idea. This yields impressive results, particularly where films like Numero Deux and Le Gai Savoir. Their reading uncovers many interesting connections that wouldn't be apparent any other way.
The book covers a nice selection of films. One can find studies of Vivre sa Vie and Weekend elsewhere, but these offer fresh insights. Regardless of whether or not one agrees with their conclusions, their readings will make one see these films in a different way. The chapter on Numero Deux is worth the price of the book alone. Though I'm sure many won't have a chance to see Le Gai Savoir, but the authors should be commended for tackling such a difficult, obscure film.
Other reviewers have leveled criticism of "lightweight" and "fluffy" at this book. These are entirely unfounded. Only the most superficial reading of this book would lead to such irresponsible and incorrect conclusions. The writing style is clear and accessible, and the conversational format makes it easy to understand. Just because the text isn't dry, pedantic, or prolix doesn't mean that the ideas and concepts aren't deep.
With so many books published about Godard, one must be very discriminating when deciding what to spend one's valuable time reading. Some believe that the idea of the close reading is unfashionable, but in this instance, it's a very effective tool. There's something here for even the most seasoned Godard fan.
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