Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist
Synopsis
The film interweaves three layers: the centre is Kleist's play "Penthesilea". Like from a distance Kleist observes the relationship beween man and woman, when he transfers into mythical Greece what in his time became a problem for him in Prussia - and remains to be a problem also for us. The director's associations during the work form the second layer. Reality and fantasy blend to an imaginary biography of Kleist, the third layer. At the end of the film Kleist is identical with his title character Penthesilesa.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Neuenfels
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Neuenfels
- Original Title
- Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Ziegler Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Neuenfels
Hans Neuenfels
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What is Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist about?
The film interweaves three layers: the centre is Kleist's play "Penthesilea". Like from a distance Kleist observes the relationship beween man and woman, when he transfers into mythical Greece what in his time became a problem for him in Prussia - and remains to be a problem also for us. The director's associations during the work form the second layer. Reality and fantasy blend to an imaginary biography of Kleist, the third layer. At the end of the film Kleist is identical with his title character Penthesilesa.
Who directed Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist?
Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist was directed by Hans Neuenfels.
Who stars in Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist?
The principal cast of Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist includes Elisabeth Trissenaar, Hermann Treusch, Verena Peter, Lieselotte Rau, Nicole Heesters.
When was Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist released and how long is it?
Heinrich Penthesilea von Kleist was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.