The Act of Thinking (1968)
This is a portrait of Peter Weibel, and at the same time a reflection on the medium film. As Peter Weibel looks silently into the camera (and thus to the audience) his own difficult text on the subject "Nimm eine Handvoll Zelluloid" ("Take a handful of celluloid;" published as Werkstatt Blatt 3, ed. Gottfried Schlemmer) is heard in his own voice. Due to the complexity of human language and the imperfection of the human ear, this linguistic information can only be imperfectly communicated to the audience. A film about the difference between cinema and literature. (E.S.jr.)
Director: Ernst Schmidt Jr.
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: March 7, 1968
Country: Austria
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ernst Schmidt Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Act of Thinking about?
- This is a portrait of Peter Weibel, and at the same time a reflection on the medium film. As Peter Weibel looks silently into the camera (and thus to the audience) his own difficult text on the subject "Nimm eine Handvoll Zelluloid" ("Take a handful of celluloid;" published as Werkstatt Blatt 3, ed. Gottfried Schlemmer) is heard in his own voice. Due to the complexity of human language and the imperfection of the human ear, this linguistic information can only be imperfectly communicated to the audience. A film about the difference between cinema and literature. (E.S.jr.)
- Who directed The Act of Thinking?
- The Act of Thinking was directed by Ernst Schmidt Jr..
- How long is The Act of Thinking?
- The Act of Thinking has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
- Where was The Act of Thinking produced?
- The Act of Thinking was produced in Austria.