You are correct about this M. Frank is wrong. The context (which is part of the existential horizon of the event) must remain central to any meaningful interpretation. This is why the artist's intention must move to the back of the bus for awhile (for ever?) Godard has known this since the start. Have you seen the book on Godard that the Museum of Modern Art put out? "Son+Image 1974-1991" The essay by Jean-Louis Leutrat is important as is the Deleuze. ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]