Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf (2020)

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The film tells of the radical life-search by the Swiss writer Paul Nizon, born 1929 in Bern, Switzerland, who became what “he was meant to be” in Paris. Now 90-year-old, Paul Nizon grants insights into his life and work in a self-ironic, direct manner. The intimate portrait of a great literary outsider emerges, for whom the risk of life and the risk of writing merge into one and the same work of art.

Director: Christoph Kühn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Scherer
Editing: Mehdi Sahebi
Production: Ventura Film, RSI, SRG SSR
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français, Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

france, paris, france, switzerland, writer, outsider

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf about?
The film tells of the radical life-search by the Swiss writer Paul Nizon, born 1929 in Bern, Switzerland, who became what “he was meant to be” in Paris. Now 90-year-old, Paul Nizon grants insights into his life and work in a self-ironic, direct manner. The intimate portrait of a great literary outsider emerges, for whom the risk of life and the risk of writing merge into one and the same work of art.
Who directed Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf?
Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf was directed by Christoph Kühn.
Who stars in Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf?
Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf stars Paul Nizon.
How long is Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf?
Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf?
Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf is a Documentary film.
Where was Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf produced?
Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf was produced in Switzerland.