Plot — What is The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin about?
An homage to Walter Benjamin and other time-traveling artists and expatriates that have inspired me, especially Chris Marker. Benjamin, fleeing from fascism in the 1930s, took refuge in Paris where Biblioteque Nacional became his home away from home. In this library, a sanctuary made of books, he eventually left a secret copy of much of what remains of his Arcades Project, Das Passagen-Werk. Much of the narration for the film came from a chance operation or literary cut-up exercise done with Patti Smith, using dictionary definitions of the word "passage" which I later edited and augmented with text of my own. --Jem Cohen
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 10 min |
The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin — FAQ
Is The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin worth watching? An homage to Walter Benjamin and other time-traveling artists and expatriates that have inspired me, especially Chris Marker. Benjamin, fleeing from fascism in the 1930s, took refuge in Paris where Biblioteque Nacional b
Who directed The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin? Directed by Jem Cohen.
Who is in the cast of The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin? It stars Patti Smith.
Where can I stream The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin? You can stream The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin release? It released in 2008.
