The Night
A six-hour monologue by Edith Clever features texts from authors like Goethe, Nietzsche, and Shakespeare, intertwining diverse literary works.
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A six-hour monologue by Edith Clever features texts from authors like Goethe, Nietzsche, and Shakespeare, intertwining diverse literary works.
Synopsis
Edith Clever stands at the center of a six-hour monologue in "The Night," delivering texts from authors such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Nietzsche, and William Shakespeare. The film intertwines these literary works with contributions from lesser-known figures like Eduard Mörike and Chief Seattle. Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, the installation film invites reflection on philosophical inquiries and artistic legacies, including those of Plato and Richard Wagner, through a unique format that merges literature and performance.
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