The Ister
“A 3000km journey up the Danube river to the heart of Europe.”
Synopsis
The Ister is a 3000km journey to the heart of Europe, from the mouth of the Danube river on the Black Sea, to its source in the German Black Forest. Hailed by Scott Foundas of Variety as "a philosophical feast—at which it is possible to gorge oneself yet leave feeling elated,” the film is based on the work of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the 20th century, Martin Heidegger, who in 1933 swore allegiance to the National Socialists. By joining a vast philosophical narrative with an epic voyage along Europe’s greatest waterway, The Ister invites you to unravel the extraordinary past and future of ‘the West.’
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The IsterOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Barison, Daniel Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Ross
- Original Title
- The Ister
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Studios
- Black Box Sound and Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Barison, Daniel Ross
Daniel Ross
Daniel Ross
David Barison, Daniel Ross
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David Barison
Producer
David Barison
Director
Daniel Ross
Director
Daniel Ross
Producer
Daniel Ross
Screenplay
Daniel Ross
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ister
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What is The Ister about?
The Ister is a 3000km journey to the heart of Europe, from the mouth of the Danube river on the Black Sea, to its source in the German Black Forest. Hailed by Scott Foundas of Variety as "a philosophical feast—at which it is possible to gorge oneself yet leave feeling elated,” the film is based on the work of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the 20th century, Martin Heidegger, who in 1933 swore allegiance to the National Socialists. By joining a vast philosophical narrative with an epic voyage along Europe’s greatest waterway, The Ister invites you to unravel the extraordinary past and future of ‘the West.’
Who directed The Ister?
The Ister was directed by David Barison, Daniel Ross.
Who stars in The Ister?
The principal cast of The Ister includes Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy, Bernard Stiegler, Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
When was The Ister released and how long is it?
The Ister was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.