Movie

Trying to Describe Oneself

★ 7.4(5)20052h 45m

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Director: Boris Lehman
Release date: 2005-11-04
Runtime: 2h 45m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Dovfilm

About Trying to Describe Oneself

Trying to Describe Oneself is a 2005 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Boris Lehman, starring Mirèse Aerdts, Nathalie André and Evgen Bavčar. It has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Trying to Describe Oneself in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Trying to describe oneself is a movie about representation. How it is possible, through film, to describe oneself and describe others. With the camera as mirror and third eye. At first, a collage-like combination of letter-writing, investigation and journey, something between documentary and feature film. Finally, a portrait of Boris Lehman from 1989 to 1995, part II of BABEL.

Cast

Mirèse Aerdts

Herself

Nathalie André

Herself

Evgen Bavčar

Himself

Christian Boltanski

Himself

John Cage

Himself

Réal Capuano

Himself

Marie Chouinard

Herself

Gérard Courant

Himself

Luc Courchesne

Himself

Robert Daudelin

Himself

Rachel Fajersztajn

Herself

Jean Gagné

Himself

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Trying to Describe Oneself in Switzerland?+

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Is Trying to Describe Oneself on Netflix?+

Trying to Describe Oneself is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Trying to Describe Oneself?+

Trying to Describe Oneself has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

Who stars in Trying to Describe Oneself?+

Trying to Describe Oneself stars Mirèse Aerdts, Nathalie André, Evgen Bavčar, Christian Boltanski and John Cage.

When did Trying to Describe Oneself come out?+

Trying to Describe Oneself is a 2005 movie directed by Boris Lehman.

What genre is Trying to Describe Oneself?+

Trying to Describe Oneself is Documentary film.

Who directed Trying to Describe Oneself?+

Trying to Describe Oneself was directed by Boris Lehman.