Empty Places, Full Words (2012)

Atxaga in film

According to an ancient proverb, “every dress has its reverse side.” Based on this, Bernardo Atxaga explains the origin of his texts, the underbelly of his novels and poems, in this documentary. Topics include: a passage from the life of so-called “enfant sauvage” Victor de l'Aveyron, an old photograph of the school at Asteasu and its message, the prevalent mood in Bilbao around 1970 and the influence it had on writers of the period, the literary consecuences of a man's insipid illness.

Director: Joxeanjel Arbelaitz Irastortza
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Editing: Juanfe Garces
Production: EiTB, A&M Kultur Promotora
Country: Spain
Language: euskera
Original Language: eu
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What is Empty Places, Full Words about?
According to an ancient proverb, “every dress has its reverse side.” Based on this, Bernardo Atxaga explains the origin of his texts, the underbelly of his novels and poems, in this documentary. Topics include: a passage from the life of so-called “enfant sauvage” Victor de l'Aveyron, an old photograph of the school at Asteasu and its message, the prevalent mood in Bilbao around 1970 and the influence it had on writers of the period, the literary consecuences of a man's insipid illness.
Who directed Empty Places, Full Words?
Empty Places, Full Words was directed by Joxeanjel Arbelaitz Irastortza.
Who stars in Empty Places, Full Words?
Empty Places, Full Words stars Bernardo Atxaga.
How long is Empty Places, Full Words?
Empty Places, Full Words has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Empty Places, Full Words?
Empty Places, Full Words is a Documentary film.
Where was Empty Places, Full Words produced?
Empty Places, Full Words was produced in Spain.