The Night
Die Nacht
Synopsis
An installation film that consists of a six-hour-long monologue performed by Edith Clever, who reads texts by Syberberg and many different authors, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Heinrich von Kleist, Plato, Friedrich Hölderlin, Novalis, Friedrich Nietzsche, Eduard Mörike, Richard Wagner, William Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett, and Chief Seattle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Original Title
- Die Nacht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 6h 7m
- Production Studios
- TMS Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night
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What is The Night about?
An installation film that consists of a six-hour-long monologue performed by Edith Clever, who reads texts by Syberberg and many different authors, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Heinrich von Kleist, Plato, Friedrich Hölderlin, Novalis, Friedrich Nietzsche, Eduard Mörike, Richard Wagner, William Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett, and Chief Seattle.
Who directed The Night?
The Night was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
Who stars in The Night?
The principal cast of The Night includes Edith Clever.
When was The Night released and how long is it?
The Night was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 6h 7m.