RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Arnheim, Rudolf T1 The New Laokoon: A fusion of artistic means, explored through the example of sound film JF Iluminace YR 1993 VO 5 IS 4 SP 87 OP 107 UL https://iluminace.cz/en/artkey/ilu-199304-0003.php AB The impetus for the research study came from the author's recurring dislike of spoken audio film. Using a sample of films, he examines the peculiarities of different artistic means and their hierarchy in a work of art, the possible advantages and limitations of film dialogue, the contrast with silent film, etc. Translated by Hermina Marxová.