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Jul 26, 2002 · Read My Lips is a 2001 film by Jacques Audiard about a deaf secretary and a former convict who fall in love. The film features Vincent Cassel, Emmanuelle Devos and Olivier Gourmet, and has a 7.3 rating on IMDb.
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- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Jacques Audiard
- 2002-07-26
Read My Lips (French: Sur mes lèvres) is a 2001 French film by Jacques Audiard, co-written with Tonino Benacquista. The film stars Vincent Cassel as Paul, an ex-con on parole, and Emmanuelle Devos as Carla, a nearly deaf secretary whose colleagues treat her disrespectfully, causing her to suffer.
Feb 18, 2016 · Learn how the phrase "read my lips" became popular in the 20th century, from its association with teaching deaf children to its appearance in a counter-culture film and a rock album. See the historical and cultural contexts of this expression and its variations.
- This is a history that perhaps should remain unwritten. If you're easily offended, you probably don't want to read it. And so I'll keep it brief. B...
- The sarcastic usage of the phrase Read my lips almost certainly originated with George H.W. Bush's 1988 "No new taxes" promise. The phrase appears...
- According to Ngram the usage of the expression is from the early decades of the 20th century but its usage increased considerably from the early 80...
- From Wikipedia, can't really say how trustworthy it is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lip_reading It's both done by people subconsciously - visual...
This rich character study defies the conventions of the thriller while delivering a deeply satisfying experience for genre fans. With daring sound design and impeccable performances by Emmanuelle Devos and Vincent Cassel, Read My Lips is a gripping entry in Jacques Audiard’s (A Prophet) oeuvre.
Learn the meaning and history of the phrase "read my lips" used by George H.W. Bush in his 1988 presidential campaign. Find out how it helped and hurt him, and see examples of its usage in politics.
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A film by Jacques Audiard about a lip-reader who tries to help a former criminal, but faces danger and complications. Read reviews, cast, genres, ratings and more on Letterboxd.
