Paul Nizon: Der Nagel im Kopf (2020)
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
Release Date: January 22, 2020
Cast
- Paul Nizon - Himself
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.