Benjamin, dernière nuit
Originally released in 2016. Benjamin, dernière nuit is a music film. directed by John Fulljames.
Starring Jean-Noël Briend, Sava Lolov, and Michaela Kušteková
Synopsis
German-Jewish essayist, philosopher, and critic Walter Benjamin were one of the early 20th century's most influential thinkers, a light in the darkness of looming war and political oppression. In Benjamin, dernière nuit, composer Michel Tabachnik and librettist Régis Debray examine this life cruelly cut short by despair in the face of Nazism. Experience the opera here in its highly acclaimed 2016 premiere production at the Lyon Opera.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Noël Briend
as Walter Benjamin, singer
Sava Lolov
as Walter Benjamin, actor
Michaela Kušteková
as Asja Lacis
Michaela Selinger
as Hannah Arendt
Charles Rice
as Arthur Koestler
Scott Wilde
as Gershom Sholem
Jeff Martin
as Bertolt Brecht
Gilles Ragon
as André Gide
Kàroly Szemerèdy
as Max Horkheimer
Elsa Rigmor Thiemann
as Mme Henny Gurland
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin, dernière nuit about?
German-Jewish essayist, philosopher, and critic Walter Benjamin were one of the early 20th century's most influential thinkers, a light in the darkness of looming war and political oppression. In B...
Who directed Benjamin, dernière nuit?
Benjamin, dernière nuit was directed by John Fulljames.
How long is Benjamin, dernière nuit?
Benjamin, dernière nuit has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Benjamin, dernière nuit released?
Benjamin, dernière nuit was released on March 15, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Benjamin, dernière nuit?
The main cast of Benjamin, dernière nuit includes Jean-Noël Briend, Sava Lolov, Michaela Kušteková, Michaela Selinger, Charles Rice.