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Max Frisch, Journal I-III

1981Movie2 h 2 min

Documentary
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

An open-ended, slow-burning documentary movie about the mind, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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A “filmic re-reading” of Max Frisch's novella Montauk (1974) and of excerpts from his published diaries. It is neither a biographical portrait of Frisch – who was one of the greatest 20th century Swiss writers – nor a filmed adaptation of the novel. Instead, Dindo returns to the locations the author describes in his texts, searching for traces of past events that may turn out to have been more imagined than real.

Feels like

  • Literary Adaptation
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Contemplative Drama
  • Experimental Narrative
  • Memory & Identity
  • European Cinema
  • Ambiguous Storytelling
  • Psychological Study
  • Introspective
  • Meta-narrative

Crew

Directed by
Richard Dindo
Written by
Richard Dindo, Max Frisch, Pierre Lachat

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 20, 1981 · 2 h 2 min · Documentary

Released
January 20, 1981
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
German
Also spoken
English, French
Made in
Austria, Germany, Switzerland

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4 questions, like "Is Max Frisch, Journal I-III worth watching?"

Questions about Max Frisch, Journal I-III

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Is Max Frisch, Journal I-III worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.4).

Can I half-watch Max Frisch, Journal I-III?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Max Frisch, Journal I-III plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Max Frisch, Journal I-III in English?

GermanEnglishFrench

No, it was made in German, with some English and French.