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The Death of Empedocles

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A Greek philosopher tries to prove he is a god by hurling himself into a volcano.
The Death of Empedocles

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Daniele Huillet

Director

Jean-Marie Straub

Director

Andreas von Rauch

Empedokles

Howard Vernon

Hermokrates

Vladimir Baratta

Pausanias

William Berger

Kritias
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Synopsis A Greek philosopher tries to prove he is a god by hurling himself into a volcano.
Director
Daniele Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub
Screenwriter
Dietrich E. Sattler
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
German
Runtime
2h 12m