Hannah Arendt (2012)
Hannah Arendt is a 2012 German-language drama movie directed by Margarethe von Trotta, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Barbara Sukowa, Axel Milberg and Janet McTeer.
A portrait of the genius that shook the world with her discovery of “the banality of evil.” After she attends the Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem, Arendt dares to write about the Holocaust in terms no one has ever heard before. Her work instantly provokes a furious scandal, and Arendt stands strong as she is attacked by friends and foes alike. But as the German-Jewish émigré also struggles to suppress her own painful associations with the past, the film exposes her beguiling blend of arrogance and vulnerability, revealing a soul defined and derailed by exile.
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What is Hannah Arendt about?
A portrait of the genius that shook the world with her discovery of “the banality of evil.” After she attends the Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem, Arendt dares to write about the Holocaust in terms no one has ever heard before. Her work instantly provokes a furious scandal, and Arendt stands strong as she is attacked by friends and foes alike. But as the German-Jewish émigré also struggles to suppress her own painful associations with the past, the film exposes her beguiling blend of arrogance and vulnerability, revealing a soul defined and derailed by exile.
When was Hannah Arendt released?
Hannah Arendt was released on 11 September 2012.
How long is Hannah Arendt?
Hannah Arendt runs 1h 53m.
Who made Hannah Arendt?
Hannah Arendt was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Where can I watch Hannah Arendt?
Hannah Arendt is available on Chai Flicks, Hoopla, Kanopy and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Hannah Arendt
Stream: Chai Flicks
Rent: Apple TV Store
Buy: Apple TV Store
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Cast
- Barbara Sukowa as Hannah Arendt
- Axel Milberg as Heinrich Blücher
- Janet McTeer as Mary McCarthy
- Julia Jentsch as Lotte Köhler
- Nicholas Woodeson as William Shawn
- Ulrich Noethen as Hans Jonas
- Leila Schaus as Laureen
- Claire Johnston as Ms Serkin
- Michael Degen as Kurt Blumenfeld
- Friederike Becht as Young Hannah Arendt
- Victoria Trauttmansdorff as Charlotte Beradt
- Klaus Pohl as Martin Heidegger
