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An homage to Walter Benjamin and other time-traveling artists and expatriates that have inspired me, especially Chris Marker. Benjamin, fleeing from fascism in the 1930s, took refuge in Paris where Biblioteque Nacional became his home away from home. In this library, a sanctuary made of books, he eventually left a secret copy of much of what remains of his Arcades Project, Das Passagen-Werk. Much of the narration for the film came from a chance operation or literary cut-up exercise done with Patti Smith, using dictionary definitions of the word "passage" which I later edited and augmented with text of my own. --Jem Cohen
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How long is The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin?
The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin has a runtime of 10m ( and 10 minutes).
Who directed The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin?
The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin was directed by Jem Cohen and released in 2008.
What genre is The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin?
The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin is a Documentary film (2008).
Who stars in The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin?
The cast of The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin includes Patti Smith.
