Book Hunters
"Fight for the knowledge of the world"
Originally released in 2017. Book Hunters is a documentary/history film. directed by Susanne Brahms. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Levin, Najeeb Michaeel, and Columba Stewart
Synopsis
When chaos reigns, while barbaric and fanatical rulers, both ecclesiastical and secular, systematically burn entire libraries, book hunters, secret heroes of history, travel the world saving and copying texts, threatened by the madness of censors, with the noble purpose of preventing the ultimate loss of human knowledge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Levin
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Najeeb Michaeel
as Self - Dominican Monk
Columba Stewart
as Self - Benedictine Monk
Chiara Raimondo
as Self - Archaeologist
Stephen Greenblatt
as Self - Literature Scholar
Letizia Mandate
as Self - Greek Culture Scholar
Vito Mocella
as Self - Optical Engineer
Mustafa Jahie
as Self - Librarian
Andrea Dautović
as Self - Librarian
Enver Imamovíc
as Self - Archaeologist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Kinescope Film
- nordmedia
- ARTE
- Radio Bremen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Book Hunters about?
When chaos reigns, while barbaric and fanatical rulers, both ecclesiastical and secular, systematically burn entire libraries, book hunters, secret heroes of history, travel the world saving and co...
Who directed Book Hunters?
Book Hunters was directed by Susanne Brahms.
How long is Book Hunters?
Book Hunters has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Book Hunters released?
Book Hunters was released on September 22, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Book Hunters?
The main cast of Book Hunters includes Robert Levin, Najeeb Michaeel, Columba Stewart, Chiara Raimondo, Stephen Greenblatt.