Trying to Describe Oneself (2005)
Trying to describe oneself is a movie about representation. How it is possible, through film, to describe oneself and describe others. With the camera as mirror and third eye. At first, a collage-like combination of letter-writing, investigation and journey, something between documentary and feature film. Finally, a portrait of Boris Lehman from 1989 to 1995, part II of BABEL.
Director: Boris Lehman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: November 4, 2005
Cast
- Mirèse Aerdts - Herself
- Nathalie André - Herself
- Evgen Bavčar - Himself
- Christian Boltanski - Himself
- John Cage - Himself
- Réal Capuano - Himself
- Marie Chouinard - Herself
- Gérard Courant - Himself
- Luc Courchesne - Himself
- Robert Daudelin - Himself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jacques Leduc, Guy Borremans
Editing: Daniel de Valck, Ariane Mellet
Production: Dovfilm
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Boris Lehman
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Trying to Describe Oneself about?
- Trying to describe oneself is a movie about representation. How it is possible, through film, to describe oneself and describe others. With the camera as mirror and third eye. At first, a collage-like combination of letter-writing, investigation and journey, something between documentary and feature film. Finally, a portrait of Boris Lehman from 1989 to 1995, part II of BABEL.
- Who directed Trying to Describe Oneself?
- Trying to Describe Oneself was directed by Boris Lehman.
- Who stars in Trying to Describe Oneself?
- Trying to Describe Oneself stars Mirèse Aerdts, Nathalie André, Evgen Bavčar, Christian Boltanski, John Cage, Réal Capuano.
- How long is Trying to Describe Oneself?
- Trying to Describe Oneself has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Trying to Describe Oneself?
- Trying to Describe Oneself is a Documentary film.
- Where was Trying to Describe Oneself produced?
- Trying to Describe Oneself was produced in Belgium.