Socialism

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Socialism

Released Jun 3, 2011

1h 41m

Drama

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A brother and sister summon their parents to appear before the court of their childhood.

Critics Consensus

Godard continues to explore new modes of expression in Film Socialisme, an avant garde essay on societal decay that will resonate strongest among the already converted.

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Amy Taubin

Film Comment Magazine

'No comment' is a shifter, referring back not only to this enigmatic, painful, off-putting, ravishing Film Socialisme-but to all the Godard films that preceded it.

Jul 12, 2013

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Mark Olsen

Los Angeles Times

With its rich, layered storytelling, "Film Socialisme" is, in its broadest sense, about nothing less than the history, present and future of Western civilization, up to and including Internet videos of cats.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 19, 2012

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David Lewis

San Francisco Chronicle

This isn't exactly a popcorn movie. I'm not sure it's even a movie, as much as an edgy art installation.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 1, 2011

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Dustin Chang

Floating World

Here Godard sees a giant cruise ship as a metaphor for Europe- decadent, crass, greedy people enjoying luxury largely serviced by non-European workers, sailing an uncharted territory surrounded by ominous, choppy water.

Mar 21, 2021

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

It's dissonant, all right, maddening and obtuse all once - but all Godard has succeeded in doing here is burying his head firmly up his own ass.

Rated: 0/4

Aug 5, 2019

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David Phelps

MUBI

As Godard shows again and again himself, History, like Hollywood, will churn out the same stories again and again when revenge cycle of "chosen peoples" go unvanquished.

Oct 26, 2018

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Audience Member

I liked just cuz I can't believe someone was allowed to make it lol. Shoutout my man Godard. Can't spell Godard without a G

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

This is the worst movie I have ever seen.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

The competition is huge, but maybe the worst of Godard's last 40 year

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Has Godard ever been so self-absorbed with his own work before? I don't believe so.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

It's a joke but a painful one.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

This movie is a distinct emphasis on experimental, "Socialisme" is suited solely for cinema students -- really. Mostly in French, with few and quirky subtitles, often out of focus, and overall plot-free, "Socialisme" is an effort to explore how alterations to the audio and picture affect t...read morehe meaning of a cinematic work. Answer: Lots. What does a viewer take away from screening this project? What you already knew about the effects of audio and picture on a cinematic work. You will see some memorable moments that will be of use in crafting your own projects, or when screening other works (Mr Godard, after all, is the Director), but unless you are a groupie (like Film Grrrl) you will find "Socialisme" unapproachable.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Synopsis

A brother and sister summon their parents to appear before the court of their childhood.

Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Producer: Alain Sarde
Screenwriter: Jean-Luc Godard, Hannah Arendt, Léon Brunschvicg
Distributor: Lorber Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 3, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 15, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.2K
Runtime: 1h 41m