Storyline

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.

Key Information

Writers David Bordwell, Kristin Thompson
Studio The Criterion Collection
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Dan Stewart

Narrator (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

Functions of Film Sound was released on March 26, 2013.

The runtime of Functions of Film Sound is 20m.

Functions of Film Sound is a Documentary movie.

Functions of Film Sound is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The main cast of Functions of Film Sound includes Dan Stewart.

Functions of Film Sound is originally in English.