Monte Grande: What is Life?
Synopsis
Documentary account of a man’s life in the face of imminent death – Francisco Varela's story told affectionately and gently, touchingly and astutely. Varela spent his life building bridges: between Western science and Eastern wisdom, neurobiology and philosophy, abstract theory and practical life. This film seeks to deconstructs the prevailing division between science and art.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Biarritz, 18ème Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Reichle
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Reichle
- Original Title
- Monte Grande: What is Life?
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- T&C Film, Teleclub AG, SRF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Reichle
Franz Reichle
Matthias Kälin, Franz Reichle
Franz Reichle
Paul Riniker, Marcel Hoehn, Sandra Gisler
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Reichle
Director
Paul Riniker
Producer
Matthias Kälin
Director of Photography
Franz Reichle
Director of Photography
Marcel Hoehn
Producer
Franz Reichle
Editor
Franz Reichle
Screenplay
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What is Monte Grande: What is Life? about?
Documentary account of a man’s life in the face of imminent death – Francisco Varela's story told affectionately and gently, touchingly and astutely. Varela spent his life building bridges: between Western science and Eastern wisdom, neurobiology and philosophy, abstract theory and practical life. This film seeks to deconstructs the prevailing division between science and art.
Who directed Monte Grande: What is Life??
Monte Grande: What is Life? was directed by Franz Reichle.
Who stars in Monte Grande: What is Life??
The principal cast of Monte Grande: What is Life? includes Heinz von Foerster, Tenzin Gyatso, Amy Cohen Varela, Humberto Maturana, Leonor Varela.
When was Monte Grande: What is Life? released and how long is it?
Monte Grande: What is Life? was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.