The Ister (2004)

A 3000km journey up the Danube river to the heart of Europe.

The Ister (2004) poster

The Ister is a 3000km journey to the heart of Europe, from the mouth of the Danube river on the Black Sea, to its source in the German Black Forest. Hailed by Scott Foundas of Variety as "a philosophical feast—at which it is possible to gorge oneself yet leave feeling elated,” the film is based on the work of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the 20th century, Martin Heidegger, who in 1933 swore allegiance to the National Socialists. By joining a vast philosophical narrative with an epic voyage along Europe’s greatest waterway, The Ister invites you to unravel the extraordinary past and future of ‘the West.’

Director: David Barison, Daniel Ross
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 189 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Daniel Ross
Production: Black Box Sound and Image
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

philosophy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ister about?
The Ister is a 3000km journey to the heart of Europe, from the mouth of the Danube river on the Black Sea, to its source in the German Black Forest. Hailed by Scott Foundas of Variety as "a philosophical feast—at which it is possible to gorge oneself yet leave feeling elated,” the film is based on the work of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the 20th century, Martin Heidegger, who in 1933 swore allegiance to the National Socialists. By joining a vast philosophical narrative with an epic voyage along Europe’s greatest waterway, The Ister invites you to unravel the extraordinary past and future of ‘the West.’
Who directed The Ister?
The Ister was directed by David Barison, Daniel Ross.
Who stars in The Ister?
The Ister stars Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy, Bernard Stiegler, Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
How long is The Ister?
The Ister has a runtime of 3h 9m (189 minutes).
What genre is The Ister?
The Ister is a Documentary film.
Where was The Ister produced?
The Ister was produced in Australia.