Review of Hannah Arendt (2012) by Rick C — 15 Feb 2014
"Hannah Arndt" is really quite brilliant - both the German philosopher and journalist, and the film portraying her writing about Eichmann and teaching in post-war Germany. If you don't see the WHOLE film you will miss its overall values, profound but subtle meanings, and its most salient historical features.
She could easily be compared to Einstein for her independence and credibility. Hannah Arendt and Karl Marx were among the more notable Jewish Philosophers and both were natives of Germany. Whereas Karl Marx was an indirect follower / student of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Hannah Arendt was actually a direct student - and most prized - by Martin Heidegger.
Arguably Hannah treats Heidegger, (a self-described Nazi sympathizer), the way a number of Jewish leaders (whom she openly questions) treated the Final Solution Nazis (like Adolf Eichmann). Heidegger teaches her to think and prepares her for the loneliness of teaching philosophy - even while he betrays humanity and morality.
Hannah is just great!! A truly well done film.
This review of Hannah Arendt (2012) was written by Rick C on 15 Feb 2014.
Hannah Arendt has generally received positive reviews.
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