Zizek! (2005)

Original title

Žižek!

Directed by

Astra Taylor

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 11m

Rating

6.8 of 10 from 37 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows Slavoj Zizek, a philosopher and psychoanalyst, as he delivers his provocative ideas in lectures and interviews. It shows him discussing a wide range of topics with his characteristic speed and intensity.

intellectualthought-provokingfast-pacedenergeticconversationaledgyphilosophical

What happens

Zizek! or Žižek! is a 2005 documentary film directed by Astra Taylor. An international co-production of the United States and Canada, its subject is philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek, a prolific author and former candidate for the Presidency of Slovenia. Zizek! premiered at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2005, and opened in one theatre in New York City on November 17. It eventually grossed $20,177 in the US and $20,154 in foreign markets for a total worldwide box office of $40,331. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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