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Ingeborg Bachmann - Journey into the Desert

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At the center of the film is Ingeborg Bachmann, the radical writer and uncompromising woman. The film tells the story of the author's life in Berlin, Zurich and Rome, her relationship with Max Frisch, her trip to Egypt and her radical texts and readings, which paraphrase the style of her literature and life: "Truth is reasonable for man."

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Javier Ocaña El Pais (Spain) 01/19/2024
... Perhaps a little outdated in its mise-en-scène, Journey Into the Desert is still very socially and literarily interesting. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Nuria Vidal Cinemanía (Spain) 01/17/2024
2/5
The worst thing is that it does not encourage getting to know the work of Ingeborg Bachmann. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Stephanie Bunbury Deadline Hollywood Daily 10/25/2023
One of the oldest stories in the world, in other words, made immediate by Vicky Krieps’s mercurial portrayal and Von Trotta’s extravagant, operatic and equally mercurial direction. Go to Full Review Vassilis Kroustallis Film Is A Fine Affair 03/09/2023
60/100
More imposing than contentful, 'Ingeborg Bachmann: Journey In the Desert' won't fall into the trap of easy dramatic exploitation, but it would certainly not highlight a human character apart from the bipole of victim and perpetrator. Go to Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage 02/28/2023
... a solid drama with a sound structure that even if it isn't superficial at all, lacks surprise and to some extent, charm. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Savina Petkova The Playlist 02/25/2023
B
That love and suspicion can coexist is the most profound unspoken truth in “Ingeborg Bachmann,” and Von Trotta’s biggest strength here is drawing out that paradox in the relationships between men and women, whether they are artists or not. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Margarethe von Trotta

Director

Vicky Krieps

Ingeborg Bachmann

Ronald Zehrfeld

Max Frisch

Tobias Samuel Resch

Adolf Opel

Basil Eidenbenz

Hans Werner Henze

Luna Wedler

Marlene
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Synopsis At the center of the film is Ingeborg Bachmann, the radical writer and uncompromising woman. The film tells the story of the author's life in Berlin, Zurich and Rome, her relationship with Max Frisch, her trip to Egypt and her radical texts and readings, which paraphrase the style of her literature and life: "Truth is reasonable for man."
Director
Margarethe von Trotta
Producer
Bettina Brokemper, Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu, Bady Minck, Katrin Renz
Screenwriter
Margarethe von Trotta, Margarethe von Trotta
Production Co
Heimatfilm, Amour Fou Vienna, Amour Fou Luxembourg
Genre
History, Drama, Biography
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 50m