Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt(2015)
Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt Synopsis
The life and work of German political philosopher of Jewish descent Hannah Arendt (1906-75), who caused a stir when she coined a subversive concept, the banality of evil, in her 1963 book on the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann (1906-62), held in Israel in 1961, which she covered for the New Yorker magazine.
Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt (2015) is a documentary and history film directed by Ada Ushpiz, released on June 30, 2015 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Alison Darcy, Richard Bernstein, Jerome Kohn and Steven Asheim. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Ada Ushpiz
- Writers:
- Ada Ushpiz, Holger Preuße
- Producers:
- Ada Ushpiz, Ina Fichman, Holger Preuße
- Cinematographer:
- Itai Neeman
- Composer:
- John Wilson
- Production:
- AU Films, Intuitive Pictures, WDR, ARTE, ICI RDI, SVT
- Status:
- Released
Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt (2015) Trailer
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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Alison Darcy
Alison Darcy
as Hannah Arendt (voice)
- Richard Bernstein
Richard Bernstein
as Self - Arendt's Friend
- Jerome Kohn
Jerome Kohn
as Self - Arendt's Assistant
- Steven Asheim
Steven Asheim
as Self - Professor
Aharon Appelfeld
as Self - Writer
- Leon Botstein
Leon Botstein
as Self - Arendt's Student
- Idith Zertal
Idith Zertal
as Self - Historian
- Ramin Jahanbegloo
Ramin Jahanbegloo
as Self - Iranian Dissident
- Gertrude Heidegger
Gertrude Heidegger
as Self - Heidegger's Granddaughter
- Emmanuel Faye
Emmanuel Faye
as Self - Philosopher
- Deborah Lipstadt
Deborah Lipstadt
as Self - Historian
Judith Butler
as Self - Philosopher
Key crew
Directed by Ada Ushpiz, written by Ada Ushpiz and Holger Preuße, produced by Ada Ushpiz, Ina Fichman and Holger Preuße.
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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 16 ratings.
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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt online?
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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt (2015) is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?
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The main cast of Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt (2015) includes Alison Darcy, Richard Bernstein, Jerome Kohn, Steven Asheim and Aharon Appelfeld. The film was directed by Ada Ushpiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt released?
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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt was released on June 30, 2015 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt worth watching?
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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt (2015) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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