Patience (After Sebald) (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6

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.