The Unanswered Question
1986
18 min
Overview
The film consists of two basic components: the music of Charles Ives, 'The unanswered question', from 1907, and a letter written by an old woman who has lost her memory. Between these two elements, which are often repeated, a story like an abyss is built, in which information is progressively reduced. The words become music, the music becomes a rustle, the rustle turns into silence.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- Netherlands
Spoken Languages
- Dutch nl
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Cast
Crew
Johan van der Keuken
Director
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