Selves and Others: A Portrait of Edward Said

2004 0h 54m EN

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★7.7TMDB · 3★8.4IMDB · 32

Documentary

Synopsis

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Edward Said was one of the great contemporary intellectuals of our time and a prominent spokesperson for the Palestinian cause. Shortly before his death in 2003, a French film crew spent several weeks with him and his family. The result is this intimate documentary that offers Said's reflections on how the experience of exile shaped the central ideas, the work and the struggles of this famous academic and activist. Speaking of his background, Said once told a journalist, "My sense of exile has been lifelong -- it's a question of articulating it," Selves and Others features the Said speaking about his nomadic childhood and his views on Eastern identity in the West and how the city of New York balances tradition with a sense of constant change.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Edward Said

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Behind the camera

Director: Emmanuel Hamon
Languages: English
Countries: France, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Emmanuel Hamon, shot by Nathalie Durand. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0448928 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Emmanuel Hamon directs. Nathalie Durand behind the camera. Anne Renardet cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 22 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Emmanuel Hamon, shot by Nathalie Durand. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Anne Renardet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt0448928 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.