Holocene (1992)

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Adapted from the Max Frisch novel "Der Mensch erscheint im Holozän". It tells the story of an old man, isolated from the outside world in a little mountain village in Ticino, Switzerland, who fights against oblivion. From books that he has there he cuts out texts and images about geology and geological history to fix and arrange them on the walls of his cottage. Frisch adds these articles to his novel to assemble human history with individual decay.

Director: Heinz Bütler, Manfred Eicher
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
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Cinematography: Giorgos Arvanitis
Editing: Isabelle Dedieu
Country: Switzerland
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Heinz Bütler, Manfred Eicher
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holocene about?
Adapted from the Max Frisch novel "Der Mensch erscheint im Holozän". It tells the story of an old man, isolated from the outside world in a little mountain village in Ticino, Switzerland, who fights against oblivion. From books that he has there he cuts out texts and images about geology and geological history to fix and arrange them on the walls of his cottage. Frisch adds these articles to his novel to assemble human history with individual decay.
Who directed Holocene?
Holocene was directed by Heinz Bütler, Manfred Eicher.
Who stars in Holocene?
Holocene stars Erland Josephson, Sophie Duez.
How long is Holocene?
Holocene has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Holocene?
Holocene is a Drama film.
Where was Holocene produced?
Holocene was produced in Switzerland.