Goodbye to Language

Goodbye to Language

(2014)

In a world where communication has become increasingly fragmented and superficial, “Goodbye to Language” delves into the lives of three individuals struggling to reconnect in an era dominated by digital noise. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling metropolitan city, the narrative weaves through the lives of Lila, a linguistics professor, Jonah, a disenchanted artist, and Maya, a young activist fighting for climate justice. Each grapples with the constraints of language—whether it be the academic jargon that alienates Lila from her passions, Jonah’s inability to express the depth of his emotions through art, or Maya’s desperate attempts to convey urgency to a public lost in distraction.

Lila has devoted her life to studying the evolution of language, yet as she prepares for a pivotal lecture on the decline of human connection, she finds herself increasingly isolated. Her meticulously crafted words have grown hollow, leaving her yearning for the profound communication lost amid social media hashtags and sound bites. Meanwhile, Jonah wanders the city streets, evoking beauty in his paintings, but remains unable to articulate the darkness within his own psyche, leading him to question his place in both the art world and his personal relationships.

Maya, fueled by her passion for social change, encounters Lila and Jonah at a community meeting. Their paths intertwine as they form an unlikely trio, pushing each other to confront their fears and express their innermost thoughts. As they navigate the vibrant but chaotic streets of the city, their conversations range from the philosophical to the mundane, representing a desperate search for authenticity in a language-less world.

As the group grapples with their artistic and personal aspirations, they stumble upon an underground movement that seeks to reclaim the beauty and power of language through art, storytelling, and activism. The journey leads them to unexpected revelations that challenge their perceptions of connection, forcing them to confront whether true understanding can exist without words altogether.

With stunning visuals and a hauntingly evocative score, “Goodbye to Language” is a poignant exploration of identity, creativity, and the human condition, challenging viewers to reflect on how we communicate and connect in a world increasingly devoid of genuine expression.

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11.

+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 5.8

Genres

Drama,Fantasy

Runtime

1h 10m

Age rating

Production country

Director

Jean-Luc Godard

Cast

Héloïse Godet
Kamel Abdelli
Richard Chevallier
Zoé Bruneau
Christian Gregori
Jessica Erickson
Marie Ruchat
Jeremy Zampatti
Daniel Ludwig
Gino Siconolfi
Isabelle Carbonneau
Alain Brat
Stéphane Collin
Bruno Allaigre
Alexandre Païta
Jean-Philippe Mayerat
Florence Colombani
Nicolas Graf

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