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Functions of Film Sound

Functions of Film Sound

2013•20m•NR•Documentary

This visual essay sets clips from Robert Bresson's "A Man Escaped" to a reading of "Functions of Film Sound," a chapter from David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson's book "Film Art." The chapter analyzes the sound design of Bresson's masterpiece as a means of discussing the use of sound in film.

David Bordwell · Writer

Kristin Thompson · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime20m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 26, 2013

Actors

Dan Stewart

Narrator (voice)

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