Wittgenstein (Film)

• Clancy Chassay: young Wittgenstein
• Charles Johnson: Ludwig Wittgenstein
• Michael Gough: Bertrand Russell
• John Quentin: John Maynard Keynes
• Jill Balcon: Leopoldine Wittgenstein
• Sally Dexter: Hermine Wittgenstein
• Gina Marsh: Gretel Wittgenstein
• Tilda Swinton: Ottoline Morrell

Wittgenstein is a British biopic from the year 1993. Using the elements of a comedy film director Derek Jarman describes the life of Ludwig Wittgenstein ( 1889-1951 ).

Action

In idiosyncratic nature are in storylines childhood and the experiences of Wittgenstein, among others in the First World War, in the trenches of the Central Powers, and later told at Cambridge University, where he also his friendships with the philosopher Bertrand Russell, his patron, and the economist John Maynard Keynes tied. The film also focuses on Wittgenstein's homosexuality and his philosophical view represented closely linked with his life.

Reviews

" A comedic introduction to the life and work of the Austrian philosopher. Ludwig Wittgenstein essential phrases and problems are understandable, as it lead by example in game actions. The elaborate tableaux develop into cheerful, dialogue secure, excellently played overall view on the life of a philosophical outsider, Derek Jarman with a kindred soul is a monument. "

Awards

Teddy Award at the Berlin Film Festival 1993: Best Feature Film