He eschews linear narrative for a fragmentary approach, in keeping with Benjamin’s own rejection of linearity in favour of montage in his writings. One Way Street coincided with the centenary of Benjamin’s birth, the 50-year anniversary of his death and the impact of a number of new books in English about his work.ĭirector John Hughes uses form as well as content to provide insights into Benjamin and his ideas. In this documentary, the ideas and impact of German-Jewish philosopher and critic Walter Benjamin are outlined through interviews with key English language Benjamin scholars, combined with a stylised and dynamic portrait of one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers.
One Way Street is a timely exploration of a figure whose work, at the time of the film’s release, was in the process of becoming better known in the English-speaking world.
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