The Angel of History (2019)
In 1921, German philosopher Walter Benjamin purchased a painting Angelus Novus by the Swiss-German artist Paul Klee. Benjamin admired it and described it in detail in his essay “Theses on the Philosophy of History.” The picture portrays a restless angel who tasted reality. For a moment the angel freezes as if observing the inevitable turns of history. German director Eric Esser filmed at the Spanish-French border, which used to be a place of smuggling routes. It is across this border Walter Benjamin once escaped from the Nazis too.
Director: Eric Esser
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: October 9, 2019
Screenplay
- Eric Esser (Screenplay)
- Evelyn Rack (Co-Writer)
Editing: Evelyn Rack
Production: MakeShiftMovies
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Angel of History about?
- In 1921, German philosopher Walter Benjamin purchased a painting Angelus Novus by the Swiss-German artist Paul Klee. Benjamin admired it and described it in detail in his essay “Theses on the Philosophy of History.” The picture portrays a restless angel who tasted reality. For a moment the angel freezes as if observing the inevitable turns of history. German director Eric Esser filmed at the Spanish-French border, which used to be a place of smuggling routes. It is across this border Walter Benjamin once escaped from the Nazis too.
- Who directed The Angel of History?
- The Angel of History was directed by Eric Esser.
- How long is The Angel of History?
- The Angel of History has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Angel of History?
- The Angel of History is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Angel of History produced?
- The Angel of History was produced in Germany.