Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt
Originally released in 2015. Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt is a documentary/history film. directed by Ada Ushpiz. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alison Darcy, Richard Bernstein, and Jerome Kohn
Synopsis
The life and work of German political philosopher of Jewish descent Hannah Arendt (1906-75), who caused a stir when she coined a subversive concept, the banality of evil, in her 1963 book on the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann (1906-62), held in Israel in 1961, which she covered for the New Yorker magazine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
Alison Darcy
as Hannah Arendt (voice)
Richard Bernstein
as Self - Arendt's Friend
Jerome Kohn
as Self - Arendt's Assistant
Steven Asheim
as Self - Professor
Aharon Appelfeld
as Self - Writer
Leon Botstein
as Self - Arendt's Student
Idith Zertal
as Self - Historian
Ramin Jahanbegloo
as Self - Iranian Dissident
Gertrude Heidegger
as Self - Heidegger's Granddaughter
Emmanuel Faye
as Self - Philosopher
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- AU Films
- Intuitive Pictures
- WDR
- ARTE
- ICI RDI
- SVT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt about?
The life and work of German political philosopher of Jewish descent Hannah Arendt (1906-75), who caused a stir when she coined a subversive concept, the banality of evil, in her 1963 book on the tr...
Who directed Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?
Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt was directed by Ada Ushpiz.
How long is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?
Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt released?
Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt was released on June 30, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?
The main cast of Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt includes Alison Darcy, Richard Bernstein, Jerome Kohn, Steven Asheim, Aharon Appelfeld.