Who Killed Walter Benjamin…
"… not just a reconstruction of a death but the living portrait of the scene of the crime."
Originally released in 2005. Who Killed Walter Benjamin… is a documentary/history film. directed by David Mauas. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Juan Ramón Capella, Félix de Azúa, and Stéphane Hessel
Synopsis
Philosopher Walter Benjamin (1892-1940), a German Jew, flees Germany in 1932, during the turmoil preceding Adolf Hitler's definitive rise to power. On September 26, 1940, he dies in Portbou, a small village on the French-Spanish border. The unexplained end of a man who managed to avoid a horrible fate just to face death in very mysterious circumstances.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Milagros Producciones
- Medianimación
- TV3
- Nik Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who Killed Walter Benjamin… about?
Philosopher Walter Benjamin (1892-1940), a German Jew, flees Germany in 1932, during the turmoil preceding Adolf Hitler's definitive rise to power. On September 26, 1940, he dies in Portbou, a sm...
Who directed Who Killed Walter Benjamin…?
Who Killed Walter Benjamin… was directed by David Mauas.
How long is Who Killed Walter Benjamin…?
Who Killed Walter Benjamin… has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Who Killed Walter Benjamin… released?
Who Killed Walter Benjamin… was released on October 6, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Who Killed Walter Benjamin…?
The main cast of Who Killed Walter Benjamin… includes Juan Ramón Capella, Félix de Azúa, Stéphane Hessel, Dani Karavan, Stéphane Mosès.