One Way Street: Fragments for Walter Benjamin (1992)

Walter Benjamin is one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, yet his work is relatively unknown to many. One Way Street is both an exposition of Benjamin’s ideas and a search for Benjamin the man in locations as diverse as the academics of Moscow, the bookstores of New York, Parisienne arcades and the cemetery in a Spanish costal village that has become a place of pilgrimage for Benjamin devotees.

Director: John Hughes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Way Street: Fragments for Walter Benjamin about?
Walter Benjamin is one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, yet his work is relatively unknown to many. One Way Street is both an exposition of Benjamin’s ideas and a search for Benjamin the man in locations as diverse as the academics of Moscow, the bookstores of New York, Parisienne arcades and the cemetery in a Spanish costal village that has become a place of pilgrimage for Benjamin devotees.
Who directed One Way Street: Fragments for Walter Benjamin?
One Way Street: Fragments for Walter Benjamin was directed by John Hughes.
How long is One Way Street: Fragments for Walter Benjamin?
One Way Street: Fragments for Walter Benjamin has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is One Way Street: Fragments for Walter Benjamin?
One Way Street: Fragments for Walter Benjamin is a Documentary film.