The Ister (2004)
3.7 of 5 from 46 ratings
3h 9min
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- Synopsis:
- This documentary examines the theories of controversial 20th-century German philosopher Martin Heidegger, who in 1942, used a series of lectures in which he analyzed "Der Ister," a poem celebrating the Danube River, to explicate his views. Filmmakers David Barison and Daniel Ross journey up the Danube as they interview modern artists and philosophers such as Jean-Luc Nancy regarding Heidegger's take on technology, politics and more.
- Actors:
- Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy, Bernard Stiegler, Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Directors:
- David Barison, Daniel Ross
- Writers:
- David Barison, Daniel Ross
- Genres:
- Documentary
- Countries:
- Austria
