The Ister(2004)
A 3000km journey up the Danube river to the heart of Europe.
The Ister Synopsis
The Ister is a 3000km journey to the heart of Europe, from the mouth of the Danube river on the Black Sea, to its source in the German Black Forest. Hailed by Scott Foundas of Variety as "a philosophical feast—at which it is possible to gorge oneself yet leave feeling elated,” the film is based on the work of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the 20th century, Martin Heidegger, who in 1933 swore allegiance to the National Socialists. By joining a vast philosophical narrative with an epic voyage along Europe’s greatest waterway, The Ister invites you to unravel the extraordinary past and future of ‘the West.’
The Ister (2004) is a documentary film directed by Daniel Ross, released on January 23, 2004 with a runtime of 3h 9m. It stars Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy, Bernard Stiegler and Hans-Jürgen Syberberg. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Ross
- Writers:
- Daniel Ross
- Producers:
- David Barison, Daniel Ross
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Ross
- Production:
- Black Box Sound and Image
- Status:
- Released
The Ister (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Ister before you stream it.
The Ister Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe
as Himself
Jean-Luc Nancy
as Himself
- Bernard Stiegler
Bernard Stiegler
as Himself
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Ross, written by Daniel Ross, produced by David Barison and Daniel Ross.
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The Ister Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Ister – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ister online?
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The Ister (2004) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ister?
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The main cast of The Ister (2004) includes Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy, Bernard Stiegler and Hans-Jürgen Syberberg. The film was directed by Daniel Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ister released?
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The Ister was released on January 23, 2004 and runs for 3h 9m.
Is The Ister worth watching?
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The Ister (2004) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ister?
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Yes. The official The Ister trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.