Here And Elsewhere

synopsis

Here and Elsewhere (1976), directed by Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville, is an experimental essay that combines elements of documentary and political manifesto. The film was made in response to an earlier project that Godard had made in 1970 under the title Jusqu'à la victoire about the Palestinian struggle for liberation. While the original film was intended to be a celebration of the Palestinian resistance, after the defeat of the Palestinians in 1970, Godard returned to the material and reworked it. Here and Elsewhere is thus a reflection on the difference between what is “here” (in France, in the Western world) and “elsewhere” (in Palestine). It is a critical reflection on the medium of film, the manipulation of image and sound, and how political conflict is presented by the Western media. It uses a collage of images, sounds and text to break down traditional narrative structures. This film is one of the key examples of Godard's later period, in which he focuses more on philosophical questions and critiques of the capitalist system and the role of the media in manipulating public opinion.

biography

Anne-Marie Miéville (1945), Swiss director, screenwriter and photographer, is known for her intimate and philosophical films. She has collaborated with Jean-Luc Godard, but also created her independent works that explore relationships, communication and morality in contemporary society.

more about film

director:	Jean-Luc Godard, Anne-Marie Miéville
producer:	Jean-Luc Godard, Anne-Marie Miéville, Jean-Pierre Rassam