Wittgenstein
- Synopsis
- A digitally- restored and remastered version of Derek Jarman’s film. It covers in tableaux form the greater part of the influential philosopher’s life. Written by literary theorist Terry Eagleton, the film deals with Wittgenstein’s original ideas, his personal torment, his relationship with Bertrand Russell and Maynard Keynes, and the intellectual and social circles within which he moved at Cambridge.
DVD extras include: Specially commissioned interviews with Tilda Swinton, Karl Johnson, and producer Tariq Ali; behind-the-scenes footage showing Derek Jarman at work on set; filmed introduction by film historian Ian Christie; THE CLEARING (Alexis Bistikas, 1994, 7 mins), a short film featuring Derek Jarman; 18-page illustrated booklet including introductory essay by Colin MacCabe and interview with costume designer Sandy Powell - Series
- Rear Window, Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of production
- 1993
- Notes
- Broadcast on C4 on 28/12/93.
- Subjects
- Philosophy; Film Studies
- Keywords
- biographies; philosophical investigation; Wittgenstein, Ludwig
Credits
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Producer
- Tariq Ali
- Writer
- Derek Jarman; Ken Butler; Terry Eagleton
- Cast
John Quentin Karl Johnson Tilda Swinton
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £19.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 69 minutes
- Year
- 2006
Production Company
- Name
Bandung Ltd
- Notes
- See: Clips and Footage
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
BFI Video
- video.films@bfi.org.uk
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7957 8957
- Fax
- 020 7957 8968
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
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