My Necropolis
Originally released in 2009. My Necropolis is a feature film. directed by Moyra Davey. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Moyra Davey's video My Necropolis pairs footage of cemeteries in Paris with attempts at interpreting an enigmatic line from a letter that Walter Benjamin wrote to his friend Gershom Scholem in 1931. Benjamin, living in very difficult financial circumstances, mentions a clock outside his window which increasingly becomes a luxury that “it [was] difficult to do without.”
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Necropolis about?
Moyra Davey's video My Necropolis pairs footage of cemeteries in Paris with attempts at interpreting an enigmatic line from a letter that Walter Benjamin wrote to his friend Gershom Scholem in 1931...
Who directed My Necropolis?
My Necropolis was directed by Moyra Davey.
How long is My Necropolis?
My Necropolis has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).
When was My Necropolis released?
My Necropolis was released on November 7, 2009 in theaters.