What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard (2019)

The director’s grandparents Wilhelmine, an Austrian Catholic, and Bernard, a Jewish Czechoslovakian communist, have always been part of her life, although she never met them in person. Her uncle Hermann lives in what was once their house, with their furniture, Marx and Lenin busts, Hanukkah lamp, countless photos, letters and oil paintings. Through the film Judith Schein asks whether it is possible for a house and its interiors to narrate History.

Director: Judith Schein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date:
Editing: Judith Schein
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

anthropology, short film

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What is What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard about?
The director’s grandparents Wilhelmine, an Austrian Catholic, and Bernard, a Jewish Czechoslovakian communist, have always been part of her life, although she never met them in person. Her uncle Hermann lives in what was once their house, with their furniture, Marx and Lenin busts, Hanukkah lamp, countless photos, letters and oil paintings. Through the film Judith Schein asks whether it is possible for a house and its interiors to narrate History.
Who directed What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard?
What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard was directed by Judith Schein.
How long is What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard?
What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
What genre is What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard?
What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard is a Documentary film.
Where was What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard produced?
What Remains - An Obituary on Wilhelmine and Bernard was produced in Germany.