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The Phantom of the Operator
6.5 / 10• 2004• 1h 6m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
The Phantom of the Operator is a poetic film collage that documents the construction and rise of female telephone operators and their eventual replacement with computerized communications systems.
Cast & Crew
Pascale Montpetit
Self - Narrator (voice)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Caroline Martel's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Phantom of the Operator is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
