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1993

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Starring	Tilda Swinton, Karl Johnson, Clancy Chassay, Jill Balcon
Director	Derek Jarman
Genres	Documentary, Drama, Gay/Lesbian

Wittgenstein

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 strictures and constructs of language to philosophical study. The subject of Wittgenstein's homosexuality is depicted when, after World War I, he falls in love with a poor philosophy student, Johnny (Kevin Collins). Also portrayed is Wittgenstein's death at an early age from prostate cancer.~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Starring	Tilda Swinton, Karl Johnson, Clancy Chassay, Jill Balcon, Michael Gough
Director	Derek Jarman
Studio	BFI VIDEO
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 9 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 1 hr 9 mins
Certificate	DVD LOVEFiLM Instant
Genres	Documentary, Drama, Gay/Lesbian
Language	DVD: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English
Hearing-impaired	English
Released	Production year: 1993 To Watch Online: LOVEFiLM Instant: 22 Jun 2009 To Rent: DVD: 29 Jan 2007
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- Jarman's biopic brings to life the seriously eccentric philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein: Viennese millionaire's son,... read more on Time Out
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  the life of a genius
  
  A dramatization, in modern theatrical style, of the life and thought of the Viennese-born, Cambridge-educated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951), whose... read more »
  
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  jarman does wittgenstein
  
  jarman marries some of the best features of theatre and cinema in his idiosyncratic and vivid interpretation of wittgenstein. it is highbrow and searching, but ... read more »
  
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  Philosophy and life
  
  There is a flavour of Peter Greenaway and Lars Von Trier in this very lively yet somehow sad piece of work. It brings to life some difficult concepts in an ... read more »
  
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  Classic Jarman
  
  Knowing about Wittgenstein and his life at Cambridge I found this film very entertaining and thought provoking. A must see for all fans of Derek Jarman.
  
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  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 ...