CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 3h 15m

The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner

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Documentary that tells the story of Steiner’s remarkable life (1861-1925), as well as exploring the influence of his ideas and insights on a whole range of contemporary activities – education, agriculture, medicine, social and financial issues, and the arts. PART ONE describes Steiner’s childhood as the son of a humble railway official, growing up in the Austrian countryside, and his student years in Vienna towards the end of the 19th century. Hugely influenced by Goethe’s scientific writings, he was gradually able to reconcile the powerful spiritual experiences he had had since childhood with his interest in science and philosophy. PART TWO looks initially at the subject of reincarnation and karma, with film at a prison in South Wales, at Ruskin Mill in Gloucestershire – a college for disadvantaged youngsters. In the USA there are scenes at a biodynamic winery in California. Also featured are examples of Waldorf educational ideas being introduced into mainstream schooling.

Directed byJonathan Stedall

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Status
Released
Runtime
3h 15m
Language
EN
Released
February 25, 2011
Studios
Cupola ProductionsRudolf Steiner Film

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jermey Naydler

Jermey Naydler

Self

Penny Baring

Penny Baring

Self

Ben Cherry

Ben Cherry

Self

Richard Tarnas

Richard Tarnas

Self

Torin Finser

Torin Finser

Self

Dennis Klocek

Dennis Klocek

Self

Arthur Zojonc

Arthur Zojonc

Self

Peter Selg

Peter Selg

Self

Margaretha Solstad

Margaretha Solstad

Self

Robert McDermott

Robert McDermott

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Jonathan Stedall
Jonathan Stedall
Written by
Jonathan Stedall
Jonathan Stedall
Produced by
Jonathan Stedall
Jonathan Stedall

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