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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt

2015·Movie
68
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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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.
Political PhilosophyBiographical DocumentarySocial CritiqueIntellectual DiscourseHistorical ContextThought-ProvokingComplex AnalysisMeaning of EvilInfluence of Arendt

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Where can I stream Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt legally?

Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

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

2 h 8 min

Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt runs 2 h 8 min.

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

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt much the same way.

What language is Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt in?

EnglishFrenchGermanHebrew

It was made in English, with some French, German, Hebrew. Produced in Canada, Germany, Israel, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt?

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