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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt

Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt

The life and work of German political philosopher of Jewish descent Hannah Arendt (1906-75), who caused a stir when she coined a subversive concept, the banality of evil, in her 1963 book on the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann (1906-62), held in Israel in 1961, which she covered for the New Yorker magazine.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt
  • Genres: Documentary, History
  • Release Date: 2015-06-30
  • Runtime: 128 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (15 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: AU Films, Intuitive Pictures, WDR, ARTE, ICI RDI, SVT
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7838
  • Languages: English, French, German, Hebrew

Cast & Crew

Alison Darcy

Alison Darcy

as Hannah Arendt (voice)

Richard Bernstein

Richard Bernstein

as Self - Arendt's Friend

Jerome Kohn

Jerome Kohn

as Self - Arendt's Assistant

Steven Asheim

Steven Asheim

as Self - Professor

Aharon Appelfeld

Aharon Appelfeld

as Self - Writer

Leon Botstein

Leon Botstein

as Self - Arendt's Student

Idith Zertal

Idith Zertal

as Self - Historian

Ramin Jahanbegloo

Ramin Jahanbegloo

as Self - Iranian Dissident

Gertrude Heidegger

Gertrude Heidegger

as Self - Heidegger's Granddaughter

Emmanuel Faye

Emmanuel Faye

as Self - Philosopher

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

US Trailer

Official US Trailer

External Links

Keywords

holocaust (shoah)jew persecutionnuremberg trialsbiographyholocaust (shoah) survivorwoman directoradolf eichmann's trialphilosophereuropean historyfemale writernazi war criminal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2015-06-30.

Who are the main actors in Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

The main cast includes Alison Darcy, Richard Bernstein, Jerome Kohn, Steven Asheim, Aharon Appelfeld, .

Where can I watch Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt is available.

Is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 15 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

The soundtrack was composed by AU Films, Intuitive Pictures, WDR, ARTE, ICI RDI, SVT. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt filmed?

Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

The total runtime of Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt is 128 minutes.

Is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt.

Does Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt have a post-credit scene?

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