Monte Grande: What is Life?(2005)
Monte Grande: What is Life? Synopsis
Documentary account of a man’s life in the face of imminent death – Francisco Varela's story told affectionately and gently, touchingly and astutely. Varela spent his life building bridges: between Western science and Eastern wisdom, neurobiology and philosophy, abstract theory and practical life. This film seeks to deconstructs the prevailing division between science and art.
Monte Grande: What is Life? (2005) is a documentary film directed by Franz Reichle, released on January 18, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Heinz von Foerster, Tenzin Gyatso, Amy Cohen Varela and Humberto Maturana. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Franz Reichle
- Writers:
- Franz Reichle
- Producers:
- Marcel Hoehn, Paul Riniker
- Cinematographer:
- Matthias Kälin
- Production:
- T&C Film, Teleclub AG, SRF
- Status:
- Released
Monte Grande: What is Life? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Heinz von Foerster
as Self
Tenzin Gyatso
as Self
- Amy Cohen Varela
Amy Cohen Varela
as Self
Humberto Maturana
as Self
Leonor Varela
as Self
- Francisco Varela
Francisco Varela
as Self
- Leonor Palma
Leonor Palma
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Franz Reichle, written by Franz Reichle, produced by Marcel Hoehn and Paul Riniker.
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Monte Grande: What is Life? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Monte Grande: What is Life? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monte Grande: What is Life? online?
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Monte Grande: What is Life? (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Monte Grande: What is Life??
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The main cast of Monte Grande: What is Life? (2005) includes Heinz von Foerster, Tenzin Gyatso, Amy Cohen Varela, Humberto Maturana and Leonor Varela. The film was directed by Franz Reichle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monte Grande: What is Life? released?
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Monte Grande: What is Life? was released on January 18, 2005 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Monte Grande: What is Life? worth watching?
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Monte Grande: What is Life? (2005) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.