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20201h 23m

Man, That Old Sick Animal

L'Homme, ce vieil animal malade

Synopsis

The title, quoting Nietzsche describing Man as a sick animal, seems to fit Jean-Luc Nancy, famous for his thinking and especially his striking account of his experience of a heart transplant. But there is no miserabilism here, no sickness or age – instead we have a portrait of the philosopher in action in various different aspects. The first course is biographical, with family archives that take us back to the philosopher’s early years, setting the stage for childhood memories as he secretly breaks his first taboos.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Simone Fluhr
Original Title
L'Homme, ce vieil animal malade
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 23m

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Simone Fluhr

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Simone Fluhr

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Frequently Asked Questions About Man, That Old Sick Animal

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Man, That Old Sick Animal about?

The title, quoting Nietzsche describing Man as a sick animal, seems to fit Jean-Luc Nancy, famous for his thinking and especially his striking account of his experience of a heart transplant. But there is no miserabilism here, no sickness or age – instead we have a portrait of the philosopher in action in various different aspects. The first course is biographical, with family archives that take us back to the philosopher’s early years, setting the stage for childhood memories as he secretly breaks his first taboos.

Who directed Man, That Old Sick Animal?

Man, That Old Sick Animal was directed by Simone Fluhr.

Who stars in Man, That Old Sick Animal?

The principal cast of Man, That Old Sick Animal includes Jean-Luc Nancy.

When was Man, That Old Sick Animal released and how long is it?

Man, That Old Sick Animal was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.