Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life(1995)
Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life Synopsis
Jakob arrives at the Institute Benjamenta (run by brother and sister Johannes and Lisa Benjamenta) to learn to become a servant. With seven other men, he studies under Lisa: absurd lessons of movement, drawing circles, and servility. He asks for a better room. No other students arrive and none leave for employment. Johannes is unhappy, imperious, and detached from the school's operation. Lisa is beautiful, at first tightly controlled, then on the verge of breakdown. There's a whiff of incest. Jakob is drawn to Lisa, and perhaps she to him. As winter sets in, she becomes catatonic. Things get worse; Johannes notes that all this has happened since Jakob came. Is there any cause and effect?
Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life (1995) is a drama and mystery film directed by Stephen Quay, released on August 1, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Alice Krige, Mark Rylance, Gottfried John and Daniel Smith. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Quay
- Writers:
- Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay, Alan Passes
- Producers:
- Karl Baumgartner, Keith Griffiths, Janine Marmot
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas D. Knowland
- Composer:
- Lech Jankowski
- Production:
- Koninck Studios, Image Forum, Pandora Film, Hot Property Films, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life (1995) Trailer
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Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice Krige
as Lisa Benjamenta
Mark Rylance
as Jakob
Gottfried John
as Herr Benjamenta
- Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith
as Kraus
- Joseph Alessi
Joseph Alessi
as Pepino
- Jonathan Stone
Jonathan Stone
as Hebling
César Saratxu
as Inigo
- Peter Lovstrom
Peter Lovstrom
as Jorgenson
Uri Roodner
as Schilinski
- Peter Whitfield
Peter Whitfield
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Quay, written by Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay and Alan Passes, produced by Karl Baumgartner, Keith Griffiths and Janine Marmot.
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Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 50 ratings.
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Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life online?
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Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life (1995) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life?
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The main cast of Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life (1995) includes Alice Krige, Mark Rylance, Gottfried John, Daniel Smith and Joseph Alessi. The film was directed by Stephen Quay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life released?
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Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life was released on August 1, 1995 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life worth watching?
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Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life (1995) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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