
Overview
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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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ulrike Ottinger
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Ulrike OttingerWriter
- Original title
- Chamissos Schatten
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 12, 2016
- Original language
- German
- Countries
- Austria, Germany, Switzerland











