Functions of Film Sound

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.

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Release Date

March 26, 2013

Status

Released

Original Title

Functions of Film Sound

Runtime

20min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, French

Production Companies

The Criterion Collection