It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books is the first feature film by Richard Linklater, released in 1988. The film features little dialogue.
It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books | |
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Directed by | Richard Linklater |
Screenplay by | Richard Linklater |
Story by | Richard Linklater (concept) |
Produced by | Richard Linklater |
Starring | Richard Linklater |
Cinematography | Richard Linklater |
Edited by | Richard Linklater |
Production company | Detour Filmproduction |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $3,000 |
In its minimal and non-traditional plot, the protagonist travels about the country meeting with various acquaintances when not taking part in various mundane, day-to-day activities. There is no real rising action or climax, and Linklater's character does not change substantially throughout the course of the film.
The film was shot on Super 8 mm film and edited at a public-access television cable TV station, with Linklater starring and handling all production duties. Outsider musician Daniel Johnston also appears in the film.
The film never received a widespread release. It is only available on DVD and Blu-ray as a bonus feature on Slacker from The Criterion Collection.[1]
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