The Magic Mountain
Synopsis
Focusing on underground locations such as quarries, tunnels and caves, the filmmakers investigate the insatiable human desire to extract natural resources from the ground. In three chapters, they explore the healing powers of radon gas found in Austria, the powerful energy felt in stones in Switzerland, and the pearls created by sweat and blood found in Polish caves, a memento of those who died there. Together, these chapters form a geological and cultural history of our (often bodily) relation to the subsoil of the Earth, enabling different modes of knowing and experiencing the world. Like Castorp, the viewer is hence placed in a different reality, and invited to take "the ride into the mountains to be healed".
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eitan Efrat, Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Eitan Efrat, Daniel Mann
- Original Title
- The Magic Mountain
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Messidor Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eitan Efrat, Daniel Mann
Eitan Efrat, Daniel Mann
Eitan Efrat, Daniel Mann
Sirah Foighel Brutmann
Department Leadership Roster
Eitan Efrat
Director
Daniel Mann
Director
Sirah Foighel Brutmann
Producer
Eitan Efrat
Writer
Eitan Efrat
Editor
Daniel Mann
Writer
Daniel Mann
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Magic Mountain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magic Mountain about?
Focusing on underground locations such as quarries, tunnels and caves, the filmmakers investigate the insatiable human desire to extract natural resources from the ground. In three chapters, they explore the healing powers of radon gas found in Austria, the powerful energy felt in stones in Switzerland, and the pearls created by sweat and blood found in Polish caves, a memento of those who died there. Together, these chapters form a geological and cultural history of our (often bodily) relation to the subsoil of the Earth, enabling different modes of knowing and experiencing the world. Like Castorp, the viewer is hence placed in a different reality, and invited to take "the ride into the mountains to be healed".
Who directed The Magic Mountain?
The Magic Mountain was directed by Eitan Efrat, Daniel Mann.
Who stars in The Magic Mountain?
The principal cast of The Magic Mountain includes Not specified.
When was The Magic Mountain released and how long is it?
The Magic Mountain was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.