Blow Out

Information

Length

3h00

Language

English

Audience

65 and up
Adults
Young adults

Type

French subtitles

Type of activity

Cinéma du Musée

Mode

In Person

Single admission price of $8

Tuesday November 17, 2026 at 06:00 pm

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Lesson #4 - Sound

Through diegetic and non-diegetic sound, music and silence, this session examines how what we hear can build tension, reveal information, and transform the meaning of what we see. Brian De Palma’s BLOW OUT offers a perfect exploration of cinema’s invisible language.

Synopsis

A sound technician from Philadelphia, while recording sounds for a low-budget slasher film, unintentionally captures audio evidence of an assassination plot.

Cinéma du Musée is proud to announce the launch of FILM 101, a new series dedicated to film appreciation and education.

Designed for aspiring cinephiles, lifelong students, and lovers of classic cinema, FILM 101 presents five films that explore the language of the seventh art.

Throughout the series, participants will discover fundamental elements of cinematic language and develop the tools needed to better observe, analyze, and discuss the art of filmmaking. Each screening will be accompanied by a short introduction to provide context on the subject, followed by an informal discussion to deepen the analysis and connect with fellow film lovers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional reading:

A conspiracy of sound: modes of listening in Brian De Palma’s Blow Out (The Cine-Files)
Exploring Brian De Palma's Directorial Techniques in 'Blow Out' (No Film School)

Version: Original English version with French subtitles
Length: 108 minutes
Director: Brian De Palma
Year: 1981

Reservation terms: Tickets are available on the Cinéma du Musée website.

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