Passages
Originally released in 1996. Passages is a documentary film. directed by Lisl Ponger. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adi Sitzmann, Le Dinhan, and Ornella Goria
Synopsis
Lisl Ponger creates an imaginary map of the twentieth century on which the stories of emigration are engraved like well-worn tracks of occidental memory. The pictures, made by observant tourists, are revealed, in their tensile relationship to the soundtrack, as a post-colonial journey. A journey through exactly those countries which long ago have been shrunk together in space and time. Finally the wonderful neon signs of the “Hotel Edison” and “Radio City” remind one of the origins of this form of appropriation of the world, of the time of great expeditions, of Benjamin‘s shop-windows and passages, and of the time when technical apparatus and means of transportation fundamentally altered the perceptions of modern man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passages about?
Lisl Ponger creates an imaginary map of the twentieth century on which the stories of emigration are engraved like well-worn tracks of occidental memory. The pictures, made by observant tourists, a...
Who directed Passages?
Passages was directed by Lisl Ponger.
How long is Passages?
Passages has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Passages released?
Passages was released on July 21, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Passages?
The main cast of Passages includes Adi Sitzmann, Le Dinhan, Ornella Goria.