The Unanswered Question
1986, Dutch. Directed by Johan van der Keuken.
The film consists of two basic components: the music of Charles Ives, 'The unanswered question', from 1907, and a letter written by an old woman who has lost her memory. Between these two elements, which are often repeated, a story like an abyss is built, in which information is progressively reduced. The words become music, the music becomes a rustle, the rustle turns into silence.
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Dutch
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- 12 May 1986
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The Unanswered Question runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is The Unanswered Question on?
The Unanswered Question isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 1986. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Unanswered Question?
The Unanswered Question (1986) was directed by Johan van der Keuken.