Wittgenstein
Summary:
Derek Jarman directed this witty, stylish biography of the life of the eccentric 20th-century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein (Karl Johnson). Wittgenstein is shown as a boy living a repressive youth, demonstrated by his family appearing in Roman togas. When Wittgenstein leaves to study under Bertrand Russell at Cambridge, he begins to investigate language and apply the stricture... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Karl Johnson - (Ludwig Wittgenstein)
Michael Gough - (Bertrand Russell)
Tilda Swinton - (Ottoline Morrell)
John Quentin - (John Maynard Keynes)
Kevin Collins - (Johnny)
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Review:
Another of Derek Jarman's revisionist biographies, Wittgenstein is a fractured portrait of the 20th century philosopher as a misunderstood artist and a tormented gay soul. Intentional anachronisms abound: the characters use modern technologies and conveniences, and they are costumed in everything from ancient Roman garb to ornate period drag... Continue >>
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