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Dear Phone

1976 · 17 min Comedy
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

A narrator relates a variety of peculiar stories involving characters with the initials HC and their dealings with telephones. These are interspersed with artistic shots of telephone boxes in a variety of locations.

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Year 1976
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director Peter Greenaway
Runtime 17 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (21 votes)

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The film constructs its peculiar charm through the juxtaposition of whimsical verbal anecdotes and starkly artistic shots of telephone boxes. It relies on a rhythmic structure, exploring the telephone not just as a prop, but as a silent character in narratives of failed or absurd communication.

What lingers after the final frame is a sense of playful melancholy and a heightened awareness of the lonely objects that punctuate our landscapes. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Peter Greenaway

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Best enjoyed with a quiet focus, allowing its deliberate pace and dry wit to fully resonate. A perfect companion for a contemplative evening.

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