Chamisso’s Shadow

Name: Chamisso’s Shadow
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016
Duration: 720 min

Chamissos Schatten

German • 2016 • 12h

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Ulrike Ottinger

Documentary

Synopsis

A three-chapter 720-minute cinematic exploration inspired by historical explorers like Adelbert von Chamisso. The film intertwines past and present travel experiences, using readings and visual materials to explore themes of cultural knowledge loss and change, drawing parallels to Chamisso’s “Wondrous Story” of Schlemihl and his shadow.

Credits

Crew

DirectorUlrike Ottinger

WriterUlrike Ottinger

CinematographerUlrike Ottinger

EditorBettina Blickwede

Cast

Hanns Zischleras Adelbert von Chamisso (voice)

Burghart Klaußneras Georg Wilhelm Steller (voice)

Thomas Thiemeas Captain James Cook (voice)

Ulrike Ottingeras Herself (voice)