Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Franz Reichle
Writers Franz Reichle
Studio T&C Film
Rating 9.0/10
Language DE

Cast & Crew

Heinz von Foerster

Heinz von Foerster

Self

Tenzin Gyatso

Tenzin Gyatso

Self

Amy Cohen Varela

Self

Humberto Maturana

Humberto Maturana

Self

Leonor Varela

Leonor Varela

Self

Francisco Varela

Self

Leonor Palma

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Monte Grande: What is Life? was released on January 18, 2005.

The runtime of Monte Grande: What is Life? is 1h 20m.

Monte Grande: What is Life? is a Documentary movie.

Monte Grande: What is Life? has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Monte Grande: What is Life? is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Monte Grande: What is Life? was directed by Franz Reichle.

The main cast of Monte Grande: What is Life? includes Heinz von Foerster, Tenzin Gyatso, Amy Cohen Varela.

Monte Grande: What is Life? is originally in German.