Days of Nietzsche in Turin

Days of Nietzsche in Turin

2002 · 85 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama

A cinematographic essay, without dialogues, about the months Nietszche spent in Turin, Italy, with narration quoted by his original writings.

Directed by Júlio Bressane · Written by Rosa Dias

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