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Heimat is a Space in Time

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Filmmaker Thomas Heise examines nearly 100 years of German history through the prism of his own complex genealogy, drawing on letters, diaries and other documents from throughout the 20th century.

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Matt Fagerholm RogerEbert.com 03/13/2020
2.5/4
What begins as an entrancing experience becomes increasingly exhausting. Go to Full Review Ben Kenigsberg New York Times 03/12/2020
Despite some tedious passages, "Heimat Is a Space in Time" takes an intriguing approach to history that remains refreshingly rooted in primary sources. Go to Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 03/12/2020
But although it is at times distractingly opaque, occasionally Heise's family's words, juxtaposed with his sounds and images, crystallize into something singularly wise about the nexus of place, history and trauma. Go to Full Review A.S. Hamrah The Baffler 09/21/2020
...original and accomplished. Go to Full Review Heidy Morales Hye's Musings 09/08/2020
4.5/5
Through the use of family letters, photographs and government records, Heise attempts to piece together what remains of his family... The film serves as a sort of testimony of the [Germany]'s history, as well as, that of Heise's family. Go to Full Review Lorry Kikta Film Threat 03/14/2020
8/10
I would absolutely recommend seeing Heimat Is A Space In Time in a movie theater, where the visuals will hypnotize you, along with Heise's voice. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Thomas Heise

Director

Stefan Neuberger

Cinematographer

Thomas Heise

Writer

Heino Deckert

Producer

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Synopsis Filmmaker Thomas Heise examines nearly 100 years of German history through the prism of his own complex genealogy, drawing on letters, diaries and other documents from throughout the 20th century.
Director
Thomas Heise
Producer
Heino Deckert
Screenwriter
Thomas Heise
Distributor
Icarus Films
Production Co
ZDF, Ma.Ja.De Filmproduktion
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 6, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 3, 2020
Runtime
3h 38m
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