CinemaOSMovie · 1995 · 1h 20m

Middle of the Moment

A cinepoem about nomadic life

70%(4)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byWerner Penzel, Nicolas Humbert

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
EN
Released
November 2, 1995
Studios
Schweizer Fernsehen (FS)Balzli & Cie FilmproduktionCineNomad

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Johann Le Guillerm

Sandra M'Bow

Mutu Walat Rhabidine

Aghail Ag Rhissa

Robert Lax

Creative team
Directed by
Werner Penzel
Nicolas Humbert
Written by
Nicolas Humbert
Werner Penzel
Produced by
Res Balzli

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