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Chamisso’s Shadow (2016)
Director: Ulrike Ottinger
Cast: Hanns Zischler, Burghart Klaußner, Thomas Thieme, Ulrike Ottinger
Runtime720 min
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A three-chapter 720-minute cinematic exploration inspired by historical explorers like Adelbert von Chamisso. The film intertwines past and present travel experiences, using readings and visual materials to explore themes of cultural knowledge loss and change, drawing parallels to Chamisso’s “Wondrous Story” of Schlemihl and his shadow.
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Chamisso's Shadow, directed by Ulrike Ottinger in 2016, is a captivating three-chapter documentary exploration that blends past and present travel experiences to delve into themes of cultural knowledge loss and change, drawing parallels to Adelbert von Chamisso's classic tale. This visually stunning and intellectually engaging film will appeal to fans of thoughtful, genre-blending documentaries that offer a unique perspective on history and human experience.