Nachrichten aus der ideologischen Antike: Marx/Eisenstein/Das Kapital

About This Movie

So, Kluge's 'Nachrichten aus der ideologischen Antike' is a fascinating beast of a documentary, you know? It plays with Eisenstein's unrealized vision of merging Marx's 'Capital' with Joyce's 'Ulysses,' and it does it in a way that's almost hypnotic. It's got this sprawling, almost leisurely pacing that invites you to linger on ideas rather than rush through them. The atmosphere is dense, layered with Kluge’s thoughts and dialogues that meander and circle back, pulling in various guests to riff on ideology and art. The practical effects and visual storytelling are striking, creating a unique viewing experience that feels both cerebral and oddly accessible. There's something about the way Kluge navigates through time and thought that’s just... engaging.

Great for discussions on ideology and art.The pacing encourages deep thinking.It's not your typical doc; more of a dialogue.