Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt
Watch TrailerThe life and work of German political philosopher of Jewish descent Hannah Arendt (1906-75), who caused a stir when she coined a subversive concept, the banality of evil, in her 1963 book on the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann (1906-62), held in Israel in 1961, which she covered for the New Yorker magazine.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | Canada, Germany, Israel |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Ada Ushpiz |
| Runtime | 128 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (16 votes) |
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Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt is a solid entry rated 7.3/10. 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.
Released in 2015, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Alison Darcy
Hannah Arendt (voice)
Richard Bernstein
Self - Arendt's Friend
Jerome Kohn
Self - Arendt's Assistant
Steven Asheim
Self - Professor
Aharon Appelfeld
Self - Writer
Leon Botstein
Self - Arendt's Student
Idith Zertal
Self - Historian
Ramin Jahanbegloo
Self - Iranian Dissident
Gertrude Heidegger
Self - Heidegger's Granddaughter
Emmanuel Faye
Self - Philosopher
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