The Human Voice
Originally released in 1990. The Human Voice is a music film. directed by Peter Medak. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Julia Migenes
Synopsis
La Voix Humaine is a concerto for soprano and orchestra, centering on the break-up of a relationship by telephone. It represents one side of a conversation between a young woman (sung by American soprano, Julia Migenes) and her lover, who has jilted her. In a 1930s, Parisian apartment, a woman is seen making for the door. As she passes the telephone, it rings. From now on she sings, sitting, standing, on her knees, pacing up and down the room, pulling at the telephone cord, going through every emotion until ultimately, in despair, she takes her own life. Jean Cocteau wrote, it is not just that the telephone is sometimes more dangerous than the revolver but that its tangled cord drains us of our strength, while giving us nothing in return.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Erato Films
- Radio France
- France 2
- WDR
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Human Voice about?
La Voix Humaine is a concerto for soprano and orchestra, centering on the break-up of a relationship by telephone. It represents one side of a conversation between a young woman (sung by American s...
Who directed The Human Voice?
The Human Voice was directed by Peter Medak.
How long is The Human Voice?
The Human Voice has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).
When was The Human Voice released?
The Human Voice was released on November 18, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Human Voice?
The main cast of The Human Voice includes Julia Migenes.