Trying to Describe Oneself (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2005, Trying to Describe Oneself is a documentary film directed by Boris Lehman, running about 165 minutes.
What it’s about. Trying to describe oneself is a movie about representation. How it is possible, through film, to describe oneself and describe others. With the camera as mirror and third eye. At first, a collage-like combination of letter-writing, investigation and journey, something between documentary and feature film. Finally, a portrait of Boris Lehman from 1989 to 1995, part II of BABEL.
Who’s in it. Trying to Describe Oneself stars Mirèse Aerdts as Herself, Nathalie André as Herself, Evgen Bavčar as Himself and Christian Boltanski as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Trying to Describe Oneself has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trying to Describe Oneself page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trying to Describe Oneself tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trying to Describe Oneself (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trying to Describe Oneself change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trying to Describe Oneself worth watching?
- Trying to Describe Oneself holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Trying to Describe Oneself?
- Trying to Describe Oneself stars Mirèse Aerdts, Nathalie André, Evgen Bavčar, Christian Boltanski and John Cage.
- When was Trying to Describe Oneself released?
- Trying to Describe Oneself was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.