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Summary The film tells the story of French philosopher, activist, and mystic, Simone Weil (1909-1943)-- a woman Albert Camus described as "the only great spirit of our time." On her quest to understand Simone Weil, filmmaker Julia Haslett confronts profound questions of moral responsibility both within her own family and the larger world. From t...

Directed By: Julia Haslett

Written By: Julia Haslett

An Encounter with Simone Weil

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Summary The film tells the story of French philosopher, activist, and mystic, Simone Weil (1909-1943)-- a woman Albert Camus described as "the only great spirit of our time." On her quest to understand Simone Weil, filmmaker Julia Haslett confronts profound questions of moral responsibility both within her own family and the larger world. From t...

Directed By: Julia Haslett

Written By: Julia Haslett

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Production Company Line Street Productions
Release Date Mar 23, 2012
Duration 1 h 25 m