B for Bartleby
Released in January 2026. B for Bartleby is a documentary film. directed by Angela Summereder. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Beatrice Frey, Maxi Blaha, and Anna Mendelssohn
Synopsis
B for BARTLEBY is a documentary film essay about a very personal confrontation with this narrative: It becomes a re-encounter with a deceased companion, who wanted to film Bartleby all his life. Then a journey to the USA, to the farmhouse of Herman Melville. Here today's "classic" of American literature, conscripted the women of his family to "write off". We see performative experiments with women "learning" Bartleby and men practicing writing; we see everyday encounters with Bartleby in a cafeteria, a youth club, a center for the stranded. and a legendary offstage theater in New York. Goose quills scurry across blank pages, actresses memorize text that might be their own, costumed museum employees lead tours of "original showplaces," animals (beloved by Herman Melville above all else) glare at us. "Ah, Bartleby! Ah, humanity!" It's about the desire and curiosity to find out how to peacefully cope with a personal visitation.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Praherfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B for Bartleby about?
B for BARTLEBY is a documentary film essay about a very personal confrontation with this narrative: It becomes a re-encounter with a deceased companion, who wanted to film Bartleby all his life. Th...
Who directed B for Bartleby?
B for Bartleby was directed by Angela Summereder.
How long is B for Bartleby?
B for Bartleby has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was B for Bartleby released?
B for Bartleby was released on January 9, 2026 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in B for Bartleby?
The main cast of B for Bartleby includes Beatrice Frey, Maxi Blaha, Anna Mendelssohn, Leopold von Verschuer, Alex Deutinger.