Movie

The Ister

“A 3000km journey up the Danube river to the heart of Europe.”

★ 6.6(7)20043h 9m

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Director: David Barison, Daniel Ross
Release date: 2004-01-23
Runtime: 3h 9m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Black Box Sound and Image

The Ister — trailer

About The Ister

The Ister is a 2004 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by David Barison and Daniel Ross, starring Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy and Bernard Stiegler. It has a runtime of 3 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ister in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Ister is a 3000km journey to the heart of Europe, from the mouth of the Danube river on the Black Sea, to its source in the German Black Forest. Hailed by Scott Foundas of Variety as "a philosophical feast—at which it is possible to gorge oneself yet leave feeling elated,” the film is based on the work of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the 20th century, Martin Heidegger, who in 1933 swore allegiance to the National Socialists. By joining a vast philosophical narrative with an epic voyage along Europe’s greatest waterway, The Ister invites you to unravel the extraordinary past and future of ‘the West.’

Cast

Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe

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Jean-Luc Nancy

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Bernard Stiegler

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Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

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Themes & keywords

philosophy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ister in Mexico?+

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Is The Ister on Netflix?+

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How long is The Ister?+

The Ister has a runtime of 3 hours 9 minutes (189 minutes).

Who stars in The Ister?+

The Ister stars Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy, Bernard Stiegler and Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.

When did The Ister come out?+

The Ister is a 2004 movie directed by David Barison and Daniel Ross.

What genre is The Ister?+

The Ister is Documentary film.

Who directed The Ister?+

The Ister was directed by David Barison and Daniel Ross.