Great moment at 1:33 when Cavett asks Godard about his wandering camera movements and concept of "space" on his sets. Without saying it directly, Godard harkens the acting theory of Sanford Meisner, who considers acting not something from deep within each actor, but something that happens between (and among) actors in a scene. "I think movies are the train, not the station" (2:41)
could not disagree more that he is inarticulate. he is certainly non-linear which is diametrically opposed to cavett but i found him extremely enlightening and insightful on a number of subtle points, some of which cavett obviously missed, for example part 4/6 9:35. not to say cavett is a dummy; he clearly isn't. thanks for posting; this is a great interview.
I just realised that these Jean-Luc Goddard interviews are popping up on my RUclips homepage because he died last week. Rest in peace Mr Goddard. What amazing contribution to cinema you've made.
@relyanddefy I think what he's saying is, for example, if one emphasises space, one can study the element of communication between two people in isolation, rather than having to construct it by considering both people individually
Not any particular film, I think, but these are the films Truffaut made in the 1970s that he might have been thinking of. I've seen some and liked them, but obviously they are more conventional than the early New Wave films. 1979 Love on the Run (scenario) 1978The Green Room (screenplay) 1977The Man Who Loved Women 1976Pocket Money (original scenario) 1975The Story of Adele H (screenplay) 1973Day for Night (screenplay) 1972A Gorgeous Girl Like Me (adaptation and dialogue) 1971Two English Girls (adaptation & dialogue) 1970Bed & Board (scenario and dialogue) 1970The Wild Child (scenario, adaptation and dialogue)
Cavett seems plain, boring, and way out of his league with a film giant like Godard. He even assumes that his films didn't do well, but I just checked and almost all of Godard's films are 7 or 8 on IMDB. Maybe at the time they weren't doing well, but Cavett offends by presenting that way. I think that Godard is an amazing storyteller and director. Cavett come off looking lost, unintelligent, and blah.
+Adam Lewis I liked this interview. I think Cavett was genuinly interested in His guest. Did he say, that his Goddards film, didn't too well. I'm sure he was talking about in terms of box office. The ratings they get on imdb are to with what people think of them. I was surprised at how humble Goddard was, saying things he would try to do better. I don't think it's something you would hear Hitchcock saying.
Great moment at 1:33 when Cavett asks Godard about his wandering camera movements and concept of "space" on his sets. Without saying it directly, Godard harkens the acting theory of Sanford Meisner, who considers acting not something from deep within each actor, but something that happens between (and among) actors in a scene. "I think movies are the train, not the station" (2:41)
could not disagree more that he is inarticulate. he is certainly non-linear which is diametrically opposed to cavett but i found him extremely enlightening and insightful on a number of subtle points, some of which cavett obviously missed, for example part 4/6 9:35. not to say cavett is a dummy; he clearly isn't.
thanks for posting; this is a great interview.
An extremely open-minded insighful human being. And perhaps too honest for some people. I would love to hear more from him.
I just realised that these Jean-Luc Goddard interviews are popping up on my RUclips homepage because he died last week. Rest in peace Mr Goddard. What amazing contribution to cinema you've made.
Thank you for posting this.
Do actual reporters study Dick Cavett??? he was such a great interviewer. Why the actual media is full of so much stupidity???
thank you for uploading this!
i'm physically wriggling with desire to converse with godard
@relyanddefy I think what he's saying is, for example, if one emphasises space, one can study the element of communication between two people in isolation, rather than having to construct it by considering both people individually
Thanks for the upload! Cheers bro!
in summmary…
He feels more like the
space=train=the message or universal truth
And less like the sender/recipient=station=person
I m sold
What Truffaut film were they talking about?
Not any particular film, I think, but these are the films Truffaut made in the 1970s that he might have been thinking of. I've seen some and liked them, but obviously they are more conventional than the early New Wave films.
1979 Love on the Run (scenario)
1978The Green Room (screenplay)
1977The Man Who Loved Women
1976Pocket Money (original scenario)
1975The Story of Adele H (screenplay)
1973Day for Night (screenplay)
1972A Gorgeous Girl Like Me (adaptation and dialogue)
1971Two English Girls (adaptation & dialogue)
1970Bed & Board (scenario and dialogue)
1970The Wild Child (scenario, adaptation and dialogue)
i dont understand what hes on about either at the start :/
@munkybrain Why? He's totally inarticulate. Better to watch the films.
@levm90 some of my best friends are very inarticulate
Cavett seems plain, boring, and way out of his league with a film giant like Godard. He even assumes that his films didn't do well, but I just checked and almost all of Godard's films are 7 or 8 on IMDB. Maybe at the time they weren't doing well, but Cavett offends by presenting that way. I think that Godard is an amazing storyteller and director. Cavett come off looking lost, unintelligent, and blah.
Adam Lewis Ah, "blah" and IMDb, none but Adam will ever be capable of engaging with Godard.
+Adam Lewis I liked this interview. I think Cavett was genuinly interested in His guest. Did he say, that his Goddards film, didn't too well. I'm sure he was talking about in terms of box office. The ratings they get on imdb are to with what people think of them. I was surprised at how humble Goddard was, saying things he would try to do better. I don't think it's something you would hear Hitchcock saying.