Patience (After Sebald) (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2012, Patience (After Sebald) is a documentary film directed by Grant Gee, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. A richly textured essay film on landscape, art, history, life and loss, Patience (After Sebald) offers a unique exploration of the work of internationally acclaimed writer W.G. Max Sebald (1944 - 2001) via a walk through East Anglia tracking his most influential book, The Rings of Saturn. The much anticipated new feature by the Grierson Award-winning director of Joy Division, Patience is the first film about Sebald internationally, marking ten years since the writer's untimely death, and with contributions from major writers, artists and film-makers.

Who’s in it. Patience (After Sebald) stars Jonathan Pryce as Voiceover and Tacita Dean as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Patience (After Sebald) has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patience (After Sebald) page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Patience (After Sebald) (2012)?
In US, Patience (After Sebald) is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Patience (After Sebald) worth watching?
Patience (After Sebald) holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Patience (After Sebald)?
Patience (After Sebald) stars Jonathan Pryce and Tacita Dean.
When was Patience (After Sebald) released?
Patience (After Sebald) was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.