Derrida / Zeitgeist Films ; a Jane Doe Films production ; producer, Amy Ziering Kofman ; directed by Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering Kofman.
Jacques Derrida is best known for having formulated a theoretical analysis commonly referred to as "deconstruction." His writings on language, rhetoric, and philosophy interrogate and challenge the formulations of certain basic precepts of Western metaphysics, such as presence, truth, the...
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| Format: | DVD/Blu-Ray |
| Language: | French English |
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[S.l.] : New York, NY :
Jane Doe Films ; Distributed by Zeitgeist Video,
c2003.
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| Summary: | Jacques Derrida is best known for having formulated a theoretical analysis commonly referred to as "deconstruction." His writings on language, rhetoric, and philosophy interrogate and challenge the formulations of certain basic precepts of Western metaphysics, such as presence, truth, the position of the subject and nature of identity. Politically active and deeply committed to social justice, he devoted his life work to rethinking positions of racism, power, and oppression using his sharp and surprising analytical skills to address the ways in which they overtly and covertly operate. One of the most cited and influential contemporary intellectual figures, the film illuminates the paradox of Derrida, a person who was at once both extremely private and extremely public. Documentary about French philosopher Jacques Derrida. Combines excerpts of his speaking to groups, interviews, and biographical materials. This documentary shadows the renowned French philosopher, best known for "deconstruction," and captures intimate footage of the man as he lives and works in his daily life. It follows Derrida on his first trip to South Africa, where, after visiting President Mandela's former prison cell, he delivers a lecture on forgiveness to students at the University of the Western Cape. It travels with him from his home in Paris to New York City, where he discusses the role of biographers, and the challenges that are faced when one attempts to bridge the gulf between a historic figure's work and life. |
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| Item Description: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2002. Special features: Directors' commentary [Optional audio track]; Derrida interviews (37 min.); Deleted scenes [with filmmaker commentary] (14 min.); Derrida on DERRIDA [Film Forum, New York, NY October 23,2002 - Q & A with Derrida and filmmakers, after New York premiere] (15 min.). |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm + 1 insert (1 folded sheet : ill. ; 19 cm.) |
| Format: | DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo, television presentation aspect ratio, 1.33:1. |
| Audience: | Rating : PG. |
| Production Credits: | Camera by Kirsten Johnson ; edited by Kirby Dick and Matthew Clarke ; music composed, performed and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto ; interviewers, Amy Ziering Kofman, Kirby Dick ; English subtitles, Amy Ziering Kofman. |