Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life
Synopsis
Jakob arrives at the Institute Benjamenta (run by brother and sister Johannes and Lisa Benjamenta) to learn to become a servant. With seven other men, he studies under Lisa: absurd lessons of movement, drawing circles, and servility. He asks for a better room. No other students arrive and none leave for employment. Johannes is unhappy, imperious, and detached from the school's operation. Lisa is beautiful, at first tightly controlled, then on the verge of breakdown. There's a whiff of incest. Jakob is drawn to Lisa, and perhaps she to him. As winter sets in, she becomes catatonic. Things get worse; Johannes notes that all this has happened since Jakob came. Is there any cause and effect?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay, Alan Passes, Robert Walser
- Original Score
- Lech Jankowski
- Original Title
- Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Koninck Studios, Image Forum, Pandora Film, Hot Property Films, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay, Alan Passes, Robert Walser
Lech Jankowski
Nicholas D. Knowland
Larry Sider
Karl Baumgartner, Keith Griffiths, Janine Marmot, Katsue Tomiyama
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Stephen Quay
Director
Timothy Quay
Director
Lech Jankowski
Original Music Composer
Larry Sider
Editor
Jennifer Kernke
Production Design
Nicky Gillibrand
Costume Design
Karl Baumgartner
Producer
Keith Griffiths
Producer
Janine Marmot
Producer
Katsue Tomiyama
Producer
Timothy Quay
Writer
Stephen Quay
Writer
Alan Passes
Writer
Nicholas D. Knowland
Director of Photography
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What is Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life about?
Jakob arrives at the Institute Benjamenta (run by brother and sister Johannes and Lisa Benjamenta) to learn to become a servant. With seven other men, he studies under Lisa: absurd lessons of movement, drawing circles, and servility. He asks for a better room. No other students arrive and none leave for employment. Johannes is unhappy, imperious, and detached from the school's operation. Lisa is beautiful, at first tightly controlled, then on the verge of breakdown. There's a whiff of incest. Jakob is drawn to Lisa, and perhaps she to him. As winter sets in, she becomes catatonic. Things get worse; Johannes notes that all this has happened since Jakob came. Is there any cause and effect?
Who directed Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life?
Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life was directed by Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay.
Who stars in Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life?
The principal cast of Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life includes Alice Krige, Mark Rylance, Gottfried John, Daniel Smith, Joseph Alessi.
When was Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life released and how long is it?
Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life was composed by Lech Jankowski.
Is Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life based on a book or true story?
Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert Walser".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life?
Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.