Words and Pictures

"Is a man worth more than his words, a woman worth more than her pictures?"

2014 1h 51m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 249

ComedyDramaRomance

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An art instructor and an English teacher form a rivalry that ends up with a competition at their school in which students decide whether words or pictures are more important.

“Is a man worth more than his words, a woman worth more than her pictures?”

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Cast

Clive Owen
Jack Marcus
Juliette Binoche
Dina Delsanto
Bruce Davison
Walt
Adam DiMarco
Swint
Valerie Tian
Emily
Navid Negahban
Rashid
Amy Brenneman
Elspeth
Keegan Connor Tracy
Ellen

Credits

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Director: Fred Schepisi
Writers: Gerald Di Pego
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Australia, Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fred Schepisi, shot by Ian Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Paul Grabowsky. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Honess shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche and Bruce Davison carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Is a man worth more than his words, a woman worth more than her pictures?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2380331 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Fred Schepisi directs. Ian Baker behind the camera. Paul Grabowsky scores. Peter Honess cuts. Produced in Australia, Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 12 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Australia, Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Fred Schepisi, shot by Ian Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Paul Grabowsky. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Peter Honess shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche and Bruce Davison carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Is a man worth more than his words, a woman worth more than her pictures?".
8IMDB entry: tt2380331 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 8 themes, including "painter", "rivalry", "teacher", "school".

The technical file

Cinematography: Ian Baker
Original score: Paul Grabowsky
Editing: Peter Honess
Production design: Patrizia von Brandenstein
Costume design: Tish Monaghan
Makeup / hair: Todd Masters
Sound: Robert Mackenzie
Stunt coordinator: Scott Nicholson
Runtime: 111 min · 1h 51m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $3,346,257
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Words and Pictures (2014)

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furious_iz2018-01-30
★ 7/10
Clive Owen is a barely functioning alcoholic English teacher at a small upscale prep school, who has lost his passion for writing and teaching. He's circling the drain of life, his job and his family relationships are hanging by a thread. But he is still passionate about the written word and the English language even if he is having trouble connecting with most of his students Enter Juliette Binoche as a well known and successful painter with a frosty temperament, who is suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis and has taken a teaching position at the small school. An instant antagonistic, flirtatious friendship is formed, as the two teachers inspire their students into a battle over which is more important, words or pictures, and in doing so inspire themselves. A fairly average film that is elevated by the engaging performances of the two leads, who have great chemistry together. It's probably not going to change your life, but it is entertaining as a more intelligent romantic comedy/drama.

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