Middle of the Moment
“A cinepoem about nomadic life”
1995•1h 20m•7.0•Released
Documentary
Filmmakers Nicolaus Humbert and Werner Penzel examine the nature of nomadic existence in this documentary, from the literal nomads of North Africa to the more metaphorical kind of wanderer, such as American poet and ex-pat Robert Lax. Humbert and Penzel focus especially on the nomad's paradoxical ability to fully inhabit every moment while remaining coolly detached from specific locales and anxious thoughts about the past or future.
Director
Werner Penzel
Writer
Werner Penzel, Nicolas Humbert
Languages
English, French, Tamil
Studio
Schweizer Fernsehen (FS)
Cast
Johann Le Guillerm
Sandra M'Bow
Mutu Walat Rhabidine
Aghail Ag Rhissa
Robert Lax
Production
Company
Schweizer Fernsehen (FS)
Company
Balzli & Cie Filmproduktion
Company
CineNomad
Producer
Res Balzli
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