Of Sport and Men
Overview
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.
About Of Sport and Men (1961)
Of Sport and Men (1961) is a documentary movie in Canada. It was directed by Hubert Aquin and written by Roland Barthes. On screen you will see Richard Gilbert. With a runtime of 59m, the film averages 7.5/10 across 2 TMDB ratings.
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