I Owe the World a Dead Person
Aug 15, 1994 · 24m
Director
Alexander KlugeOverview
In order to justify interpreting the Oresteia as a representation of the "birth of democracy" (P. Stein), one has to repress a lot, for example the sacrifice of Iphigenia or Elektra's feminist rebellion. The Oresteia represents an "Egyptian" material, situated between Europe and Asia, incomprehensible to both. That makes it interesting for a possible, currently necessary rapprochement between the two parts of the world. One would need, Müller says, to undertake a completely new translation, because in the existing ones the irrational elements have already been smoothed over.
Cast of I Owe the World a Dead Person
Crew of I Owe the World a Dead Person
About I Owe the World a Dead Person
What is I Owe the World a Dead Person about?
In order to justify interpreting the Oresteia as a representation of the "birth of democracy" (P. Stein), one has to repress a lot, for example the sacrifice of Iphigenia or Elektra's feminist rebellion. The Oresteia represents an "Egyptian" material, situated between Europe and Asia, incomprehensible to both. That makes it interesting for a possible, currently necessary rapprochement between…
When was I Owe the World a Dead Person released?
I Owe the World a Dead Person was released on August 15, 1994.
How long is I Owe the World a Dead Person?
I Owe the World a Dead Person runs 24 minutes.
Who directed I Owe the World a Dead Person?
I Owe the World a Dead Person was directed by Alexander Kluge.
Who is in the cast of I Owe the World a Dead Person?
The cast of I Owe the World a Dead Person includes Heiner Müller.