A Letter to Freddy Buache (1983)

06/24/1983 (CH) • Documentary • 11m

Overview

This short film is Godard’s message to the people of Lausanne, specifically journalist and critic Freddy Buache, addressing his reasons why he will not make a film about their town’s 500th anniversary. Rather than cynical or defensive, Godard's bemused narration of the footage of Lausanne is imaginative and even playful, a rumination on cinema's possibilities.

A Letter to Freddy Buache (1983)

06/24/1983 (CH) • 11m

Documentary

Overview

This short film is Godard’s message to the people of Lausanne, specifically journalist and critic Freddy Buache, addressing his reasons why he will not make a film about their town’s 500th anniversary. Rather than cynical or defensive, Godard's bemused narration of the footage of Lausanne is imaginative and even playful, a rumination on cinema's possibilities.

Top Billed Cast

Jean-Luc Godard

Self (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

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Revenue

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