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Of Sport and Men

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In 1961, philosopher Roland Barthes collaborated with filmmaker Hubert Aquin to produce a film, for Canadian television, intended to reveal the poetics of sport and spectatorship. The question 'what is sport' is answered by Barthes' eloquently scripted commentary. The recurring theme of purging violence from society into the spectacle of sport runs through the film.

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What is Of Sport and Men (1961) about?

In 1961, philosopher Roland Barthes collaborated with filmmaker Hubert Aquin to produce a film, for Canadian television, intended to reveal the poetics of sport and spectatorship. The question 'what is sport' is answered by Barthes' eloquently scripted commentary. The recurring theme of purging violence from society into the spectacle of sport runs through the film.

Who stars in Of Sport and Men?

Of Sport and Men stars Richard Gilbert (Narrator). The film was directed by Hubert Aquin.

How long is Of Sport and Men?

Of Sport and Men has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 1961.

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