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
Cast & Crew
Heinz von Foerster
Self
Tenzin Gyatso
Self
Amy Cohen Varela
Self
Humberto Maturana
Self
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.