The Act of Thinking
Denkakt
Synopsis
This is a portrait of Peter Weibel, and at the same time a reflection on the medium film. As Peter Weibel looks silently into the camera (and thus to the audience) his own difficult text on the subject "Nimm eine Handvoll Zelluloid" ("Take a handful of celluloid;" published as Werkstatt Blatt 3, ed. Gottfried Schlemmer) is heard in his own voice. Due to the complexity of human language and the imperfection of the human ear, this linguistic information can only be imperfectly communicated to the audience. A film about the difference between cinema and literature. (E.S.jr.)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Schmidt Jr.
- Original Title
- Denkakt
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Schmidt Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Schmidt Jr.
Director
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What is The Act of Thinking about?
This is a portrait of Peter Weibel, and at the same time a reflection on the medium film. As Peter Weibel looks silently into the camera (and thus to the audience) his own difficult text on the subject "Nimm eine Handvoll Zelluloid" ("Take a handful of celluloid;" published as Werkstatt Blatt 3, ed. Gottfried Schlemmer) is heard in his own voice. Due to the complexity of human language and the imperfection of the human ear, this linguistic information can only be imperfectly communicated to the audience. A film about the difference between cinema and literature. (E.S.jr.)
Who directed The Act of Thinking?
The Act of Thinking was directed by Ernst Schmidt Jr..
Who stars in The Act of Thinking?
The principal cast of The Act of Thinking includes Not specified.
When was The Act of Thinking released and how long is it?
The Act of Thinking was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 3m.