The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot
Jun 16, 1997 · 24m
Director
Alexander KlugeOverview
The point of departure for this discussion is the question of whether the collapse of the Soviet Union is dramatic material. Müller answers with this Brechtian sentence: "Oil resists the five acts." He describes how difficult it is to make a dramatic adaptation of structures or massive processes that are not bound to biographies.
Cast of The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot
Crew of The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot
About The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot
What is The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot about?
The point of departure for this discussion is the question of whether the collapse of the Soviet Union is dramatic material. Müller answers with this Brechtian sentence: "Oil resists the five acts." He describes how difficult it is to make a dramatic adaptation of structures or massive processes that are not bound to biographies.
When was The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot released?
The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot was released on June 16, 1997.
How long is The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot?
The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot runs 24 minutes.
Who directed The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot?
The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot was directed by Alexander Kluge.
Who is in the cast of The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot?
The cast of The Poet as Metaphor Slingshot includes Heiner Müller.