Joseph Roth's Grosse-Welt-Bioskop-Theater (1994)
The Austrian writer-journalist Joseph Roth (1894-1939) travelled criss-cross through Europe. Hans Keller visited the same countries and places in order to make a film about the life and work of this man, who could only live in hotels. Keller creates a beautiful synthesis between Europe as Roth knew it and the present-day Europe. In the loving look at the different locations, the continuity of past and present reveals itself. Intermittently, tableaux in a copied 'Bioskoptheater' show scenes from the author's life. Finally, a film script which was once rejected by Hollywood yet comes alive.
Director: Hans Keller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 1, 1994
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joseph Roth's Grosse-Welt-Bioskop-Theater about?
- The Austrian writer-journalist Joseph Roth (1894-1939) travelled criss-cross through Europe. Hans Keller visited the same countries and places in order to make a film about the life and work of this man, who could only live in hotels. Keller creates a beautiful synthesis between Europe as Roth knew it and the present-day Europe. In the loving look at the different locations, the continuity of past and present reveals itself. Intermittently, tableaux in a copied 'Bioskoptheater' show scenes from the author's life. Finally, a film script which was once rejected by Hollywood yet comes alive.
- Who directed Joseph Roth's Grosse-Welt-Bioskop-Theater?
- Joseph Roth's Grosse-Welt-Bioskop-Theater was directed by Hans Keller.
- How long is Joseph Roth's Grosse-Welt-Bioskop-Theater?
- Joseph Roth's Grosse-Welt-Bioskop-Theater has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Joseph Roth's Grosse-Welt-Bioskop-Theater?
- Joseph Roth's Grosse-Welt-Bioskop-Theater is a Documentary film.