The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin (2008)

Cast

• Patti Smith - Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin about?

An homage to Walter Benjamin and other time-traveling artists and expatriates that have inspired me, especially Chris Marker. Benjamin, fleeing from fascism in the 1930s, took refuge in Paris where Biblioteque Nacional became his home away from home. In this library, a sanctuary made of books, he eventually left a secret copy of much of what remains of his Arcades Project, Das Passagen-Werk. Much of the narration for the film came from a chance operation or literary cut-up exercise done with Patti Smith, using dictionary definitions of the word "passage" which I later edited and augmented with text of my own. --Jem Cohen

Who directed The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin?

The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin was directed by Jem Cohen.

Who stars in The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin?

The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin stars Patti Smith.

How long is The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin?

The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).

What genre is The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin?

The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin is a Documentary film.

Where was The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin produced?

The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin was produced in United States of America.