Nearly 2,000 miles of the Danube River are traveled from its mouth at the Black Sea to its source in the Black Forest of Germany.
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Nearly 2,000 miles of the Danube River are traveled from its mouth at the Black Sea to its source in the Black Forest of Germany.
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The Danube River flows through significant historical and philosophical landscapes in The Ister. The film travels nearly 2,000 miles from the Danube Delta in Romania to its source in the Black Forest of Germany. It features interviews with philosophers Bernard Stiegler and Jean-Luc Nancy, alongside discussions of Martin Heidegger's 1942 lecture on Friedrich Hölderlin's poem. Locations include the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp in Austria and the archaeological site at Histria, reflecting on themes of time, war, and politics.
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Why Watch
- Meet philosophers like Bernard Stiegler and Jean-Luc Nancy
- See the Danube from its delta to the Black Forest
- Find out about Heidegger's influence on modern thought
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on January 23, 2004.
- The Ister won the Prix du Groupement National des Cinémas de Recherche in August 2004.
- The film features interviews with philosophers like Bernard Stiegler and Jean-Luc Nancy.
- The film travels through notable locations like the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp and the tomb of Agnes Bernauer.
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What year did The Ister premiere?
The Ister premiered on 23 January 2004 at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Who directed The Ister?
The Ister was directed by David Barison and Daniel Ross.
What is the main philosophical influence in The Ister?
The Ister is loosely based on the works of philosopher Martin Heidegger, particularly his 1942 lecture course, Hölderlins Hymne 'Der Ister'.
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