Out of Place: Memories of Edward Said

Name: Out of Place: Memories of Edward Said
Director: Makoto Satō
Released: 2006
Duration: 138 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Daniel Barenboim, Noam Chomsky, Elias Khoury, Marian Said

2006 · 138 MIN · IMDB 7.3 · 25 VOTES · DIR. Makoto Satō

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Overview

Documentary filmmaker Makoto Sato offers this reflection on the life and career of Edward Said, the deeply influential literary and cultural critic, Columbia University academic, and outspoken advocate for displaced Palestinians, of whom he was one. Exploring the landscapes of Said's childhood and how they influenced his philosophy, this film features rare footage of Said and interviews with many of his colleagues, including Noam Chomsky.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,456 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:04:59 Well, I thought it was terrible. Absolutely terrible.

00:07:41 You know, I don’t feel funny.

00:11:28 Every night it’s a fire.

00:15:33 Oh, you are marvelous. You are a genius and...

00:18:17 And so I dream of old Brazil

00:21:57 Yeah, well, you should send this stuff all to my office.

00:25:17 because she was very beautiful.

00:28:05 You know, he would be so honored if I could tell him that we made it.

00:32:02 What a treat.

00:35:03 - Follow me around? - We think you’re so sexy.

00:37:54 Yeah, well, I always resented Abraham being so willing to kill his son.

00:40:55 - Hey, what’s going on? - Mr. Bates. How are you?

00:44:02 Listen, I’ve been on this side of the business for four years now.

00:47:23 And then I fell in love with Doris.

00:50:34 I’m the first to admit I was a lucky bum.

00:54:23 Blonde kids.

00:57:56 and what meaning can my life possibly have?

01:00:49 - Talk to her. I can’t believe... - Listen, Dorrie. Listen to me.

01:03:41 Listen, they’re in all different sizes and they’re in all different shapes.

01:06:53 There’s a doctor here that thinks I’m beautiful and interesting.

01:11:59 It’s just that whenever a man gets close I get crazy.

01:15:55 and you knew summer would be coming soon.

01:19:38 I’ve been under stress lately. You know what I mean?

01:23:32 I like a melodrama, a musical comedy with a plot.

Cast & Characters

Daniel Barenboim Self Noam Chomsky Self Elias Khoury Self Marian Said Self

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,456

Dialogue density10.6 lines / min

First line00:04:59

Final line01:23:32

Production Record

DirectorMakoto Satō

LanguageEnglish

IMDb votes25