Something Self Explanatory (15x)
Eine Sache, die sich versteht
Synopsis
An educational film about an aspect of political economy. The concepts of use value, barter value and labor as a commodity are the subjects; they are intended to introduce the process of understanding the theory of value of work and the law of values, alienation and fetish.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harun Farocki, Hartmut Bitomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Harun Farocki, Hartmut Bitomsky
- Original Title
- Eine Sache, die sich versteht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Larabelfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harun Farocki, Hartmut Bitomsky
Harun Farocki, Hartmut Bitomsky
Carlos Bustamante, David Slama
Hasso Nagel
Department Leadership Roster
Harun Farocki
Director
Harun Farocki
Writer
Hartmut Bitomsky
Director
Hartmut Bitomsky
Writer
Carlos Bustamante
Director of Photography
David Slama
Director of Photography
Hasso Nagel
Editor
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What is Something Self Explanatory (15x) about?
An educational film about an aspect of political economy. The concepts of use value, barter value and labor as a commodity are the subjects; they are intended to introduce the process of understanding the theory of value of work and the law of values, alienation and fetish.
Who directed Something Self Explanatory (15x)?
Something Self Explanatory (15x) was directed by Harun Farocki, Hartmut Bitomsky.
Who stars in Something Self Explanatory (15x)?
The principal cast of Something Self Explanatory (15x) includes Rolf Becker, Herbert Chwoika, Constanze Harpen, Christian Brückner, Peter Schlesinger.
When was Something Self Explanatory (15x) released and how long is it?
Something Self Explanatory (15x) was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.