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Chamisso’s Shadow

2016 · 720 min · Documentary

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.

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Creators

Ulrike Ottinger — Director

Top cast

Hanns Zischler portraitHanns ZischlerAdelbert von Chamisso (voice)Burghart Klaußner portraitBurghart KlaußnerGeorg Wilhelm Steller (voice)Thomas Thieme portraitThomas ThiemeCaptain James Cook (voice)Ulrike Ottinger portraitUlrike OttingerHerself (voice)

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