Artemide’s Knee (2008)
Mourning the death of his partner and collaborator Danièle Huillet, Straub finds tender mercy in music and nature. Out of the abyss, Kathleen Ferrier sings “The Farewell” from Gustav Mahler’s “The Song of the Earth”, (which the composer wrote in 1909 after the death of his daughter) and Heinrich Schütz’s Lament on the Death of His Wife. The landscape also provides solace: the mountain grove where Endymion pines for his beloved Artemis, “a wild thing, untouchable, mortal,” appears to embody the Japanese concept of ‘mono no aware’ — a wistful acceptance of the fleeting beauty of things.
Director: Jean-Marie Straub
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: June 7, 2008
Cast
Screenplay
- Jean-Marie Straub (Screenplay)
- Cesare Pavese (Novel)
Cinematography: Jean-Paul Toraille, Marion Befve
Editing: Nicole Lubtchansky
Production: Pierre Grise Productions
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: fr
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Artemide’s Knee about?
- Mourning the death of his partner and collaborator Danièle Huillet, Straub finds tender mercy in music and nature. Out of the abyss, Kathleen Ferrier sings “The Farewell” from Gustav Mahler’s “The Song of the Earth”, (which the composer wrote in 1909 after the death of his daughter) and Heinrich Schütz’s Lament on the Death of His Wife. The landscape also provides solace: the mountain grove where Endymion pines for his beloved Artemis, “a wild thing, untouchable, mortal,” appears to embody the Japanese concept of ‘mono no aware’ — a wistful acceptance of the fleeting beauty of things.
- Who directed Artemide’s Knee?
- Artemide’s Knee was directed by Jean-Marie Straub.
- Who stars in Artemide’s Knee?
- Artemide’s Knee stars Andrea Bacci, Dario Marconcini.
- How long is Artemide’s Knee?
- Artemide’s Knee has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Artemide’s Knee?
- Artemide’s Knee is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Artemide’s Knee produced?
- Artemide’s Knee was produced in France, Italy.