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198549 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Soft and Hard

198549 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Conversations about filmmaking and television unfold over 52 minutes as Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville perform everyday tasks in their home.

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Anne-Marie Miéville,

Jean-Luc Godard

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Conversations about filmmaking and television unfold over 52 minutes as Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville perform everyday tasks in their home.

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Anne-Marie Miéville and Jean-Luc Godard converse in their home, surrounded by the trappings of daily life. The 1985 documentary "Soft and Hard" runs for 49 minutes and features the couple discussing their approaches to filmmaking and television. As they engage in mundane tasks, their dialogue reveals insights into Godard's innovative style and Miéville's artistic contributions. The film captures the interplay between their personal lives and creative processes, reflecting the intimate dynamics of their relationship.

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Meet Jean-Luc Godard's unique filmmaking perspective.
Find out about the interplay between film and television.
See candid conversations about the art of cinema.

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The film was created in 1985 by Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville.
It has a total runtime of 52 minutes.
The film features conversations between the directors and other cast members, including Tony Kirkhope and Pierre Binggeli.
It was produced in France and Great Britain.

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Who created the video piece Soft and Hard?

Soft and Hard was created by Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville.

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Soft and Hard runs for 52 minutes.

In which countries was Soft and Hard produced?

Soft and Hard was produced in France and Great Britain.

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