Wittgenstein
“If people never did silly things nothing intelligent would ever get done.”
Synopsis
A dramatization, in modern theatrical style, of the life and thought of the Viennese-born, Cambridge-educated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose principal interest was the nature and limits of language. A series of sketches depict the unfolding of his life from boyhood, through the era of the first World War, to his eventual Cambridge professorship and association with Bertrand Russell and John Maynard Keynes. The emphasis in these sketches is on the exposition of the ideas of Wittgenstein, a homosexual, and an intuitive, moody, proud, and perfectionistic thinker generally regarded as a genius.
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Clancy Chassay
Young Wittgenstein
Karl Johnson
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Michael Gough
Betrand Russell
Tilda Swinton
Lady Ottoline Morrell
Kevin Collins
Johnny
Nabil Shaban
Martian
Sally Dexter
Hermine Wittgenstein
Lynn Seymour
Lydia Lopokova
Jill Balcon
Leopoldine Wittgenstein
Gina Marsh
Gretyl Wittgenstein
Vanya Del Borgo
Helene Wittgenstein
Ben Scantlebury
Hans Wittgenstein
Howard Sooley
Kurt Wittgenstein
David Radzinowicz
Rudolf Wittgenstein
Jan Latham-Koenig
Paul Wittgenstein
John Quentin
John Maynard Keynes
Layla Alexander Garrett
Sophie Janovskaya
Donald McInnes
Hairdresser
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Jarman, Terry Eagleton, Ken Butler
- Original Score
- Jan Latham-Koenig
- Original Title
- Wittgenstein
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Bandung Productions, Channel 4 Television, Uplink
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Jarman
Derek Jarman, Terry Eagleton, Ken Butler
Jan Latham-Koenig
James Welland
Budge Tremlett
Tariq Ali, Takashi Asai, Ben Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Derek Jarman
Director
Jan Latham-Koenig
Original Music Composer
Derek Jarman
Writer
James Welland
Director of Photography
Terry Eagleton
Writer
Budge Tremlett
Editor
Tariq Ali
Producer
Ken Butler
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Wittgenstein about?
A dramatization, in modern theatrical style, of the life and thought of the Viennese-born, Cambridge-educated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose principal interest was the nature and limits of language. A series of sketches depict the unfolding of his life from boyhood, through the era of the first World War, to his eventual Cambridge professorship and association with Bertrand Russell and John Maynard Keynes. The emphasis in these sketches is on the exposition of the ideas of Wittgenstein, a homosexual, and an intuitive, moody, proud, and perfectionistic thinker generally regarded as a genius.
Who directed Wittgenstein?
Wittgenstein was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in Wittgenstein?
The principal cast of Wittgenstein includes Clancy Chassay, Karl Johnson, Michael Gough, Tilda Swinton, Kevin Collins.
When was Wittgenstein released and how long is it?
Wittgenstein was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Wittgenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wittgenstein was composed by Jan Latham-Koenig.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wittgenstein?
Wittgenstein holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).