The Ister
2004, English. Directed by David Barison & Daniel Ross.
A 3000km journey up the Danube river to the heart of Europe.
The Ister is a 3000km journey to the heart of Europe, from the mouth of the Danube river on the Black Sea, to its source in the German Black Forest. Hailed by Scott Foundas of Variety as "a philosophical feast—at which it is possible to gorge oneself yet leave feeling elated,” the film is based on the work of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the 20th century, Martin Heidegger, who in 1933 swore allegiance to the National Socialists. By joining a vast philosophical narrative with an epic voyage along Europe’s greatest waterway, The Ister invites you to unravel the extraordinary past and future of ‘the West.’
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Ister is streaming on OVID in India.
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- Released
- 23 January 2004
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Daniel Ross
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The Ister runs 189 minutes (3h 9m).
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Which OTT platform is The Ister on?
The Ister is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ister?
If you liked The Ister, try McQueen, Elstree 1976, Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin.
Who directed The Ister?
The Ister (2004) was directed by David Barison and Daniel Ross and stars Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy, Bernard Stiegler.