Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? (2013)

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

Director:

Michel Gondry

Writer:

Michel Gondry

Stars:

Noam Chomsky, Michel Gondry, Richard Feynman

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Michel Gondry	...	Self
Noam Chomsky	...	Self

Storyline

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

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Plot Keywords:

interview | analysis | epistemology | continuity | why | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Animation | Biography

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Most of the film is framed in 4:3. However, some sequences extend beyond this.

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Connections

References The Thorn in the Heart (2009)

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Soundtracks

Duet for Piano and Woodblocks
Written by Howard Skempton
Performed by HCD Ensemble

User Reviews

A Must See for Anyone Interested in the Creative Process

While Mr. Gondry's accent took a little getting used to, the effort was well worth it. I applaud Mr. Gondry's creativity in presenting Chomsky's ideas about science and philosophy and the doggedness he exhibited in certain instances in delving into the meaning of Chomsky's notions about how we learn and think. The use of animation transformed what for some may have been a droll lecture into a lively and interesting narrative about philosophy, religion, and of course linguistics. I also applaud Gondry's decision not to focus on Chomsky's radical and divisive political views, which would have only detracted from his views about philosophy, science, linguistics and religion. I recommend the film to anyone who is interested in learning about the type of mind-set necessary to think clearly and originally and to make sense of how the world works.

Details

Country:

France

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 November 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$31,800, 24 November 2013

Gross USA:

$137,042

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$137,042

Company Credits

Production Co:

Partizan Films, Partizan

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color