A Letter to Freddy Buache
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.
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A Letter to Freddy Buache
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 7, 2019
Runtime
0h 11m
Genres
Documentary, Drama
User Score
61%
Original Title
Lettre à Freddy Buache
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Description
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.
