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Crackle of Time: Christoph Schlingensief and his Opera Village in Burkina Faso

2012 Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Documentary about filmmaker, author, director, and performance artist Christoph Schlingensief and his last major project, building an opera village in Burkina Faso. What was initially planned as a festival theater soon developed into a more ambitious idea, and in addition to the theater, a school, a hospital, and living quarters for teachers and nursing staff were also planned. Beginning with the search for a suitable building site, the film also recounts the difficulties encountered during the work and Schlingensief's advancing cancer.

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Original Title Knistern der Zeit - Christoph Schlingensief und sein Operndorf in Burkina Faso
Year 2012
Country Burkina Faso
Genre Documentary
Director Sibylle Dahrendorf
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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Crackle of Time: Christoph Schlingensief and his Opera Village in Burkina Faso is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2012 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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