Monte Grande: What is Life?

Monte Grande: What is Life? 2005 Directed by Franz Reichle

Documentary account of a man’s life in the face of imminent death – Francisco Varela's story told affectionately and gently, touchingly and astutely. Varela spent his life building bridges: between Western science and Eastern wisdom, neurobiology and philosophy, abstract theory and practical life. This film seeks to deconstructs the prevailing division between science and art.

Countries Germany , Switzerland

Production Country Switzerland

Language German

Spoken Languages English , French , German , Spanish

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies SRF , T&C Film , Teleclub AG

Release Date 18 January 2005

80 mins