An Encounter with Simone Weil
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Haslett, Julia, director.
- Language
- English.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- United States : Galvango, Fabrizia ; Grunning-Harris, Klara ; Cullen, Enrico Rossini, 2010.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (85 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004954
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- An Encounter with Simone Weil tells the story of French philosopher, activist, and mystic, Simone Weil (1909-1943) -- a woman Albert Camus described as "the only great spirit of our time." On her quest to understand Simone Weil, filmmaker Julia Haslett confronts profound questions of moral responsibility both within her own family and the larger world. From the battlefields of the Spanish Civil War to anti-war protests in Washington DC, from intimate exchanges between the filmmaker and her older brother, who struggles with mental illness, to captivating interviews with people who knew Simone Weil, the film takes an unforgettable journey into the heart of what it means to be a compassionate human being.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3322 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3322 (HU_OSA_00004954.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |