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Wittgenstein is a British film of genre Drama directed by Derek Jarman released in USA on 17 september 1993 with Kevin Collins

Wittgenstein (1993)

Wittgenstein
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Released in USA 17 september 1993
Length 1h15
Directed by
Genres Drama,    Biography,    Comedy,    Comedy-drama,    Historical
Rating68% 3.4408853.4408853.4408853.4408853.440885

Wittgenstein is a 1993 film by the English director Derek Jarman. It is loosely based on the life story as well as the philosophical thinking of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. The adult Wittgenstein is played by Karl Johnson.

The original screenplay was by the literary critic Terry Eagleton. Jarman heavily rewrote the script during pre-production and shooting, radically altering the style and structure, although retaining much of Eagleton's dialogue. The story is not played out in a traditional setting, but rather against a black backdrop within which the actors and key props are placed, as if in a theatre setting.

Synopsis

Le film retrace la pensée et la vie du philosophe autrichien Ludwig Wittgenstein au travers de différentes saynètes.

Actors

Kevin Collins

(Johnny)Nabil Shaban
Michael Gough

(Betrand Russell)Tilda Swinton

(Lady Ottoline Morrell)Jill Balcon
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