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Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self

Germany, Switzerland | 2026 | 110 min

Language: English, Spanish, Norwegian

Subtitles: Finnish

For all ages


Director(s): Sabine Lidl

Script: Sabine Lidl

Cast: Siri Hustvedt, Paul Auster, Sophie Auster, Katerina Fotopoulou, Liv Hustvedt, Asti Hustvedt, Ingy Hustvedt, Spencer Ostrander, Wim Wenders, Jules* Elting

Production: Medea Film Factory

Distribution: Elävän kuvan keskus – ELKE


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The documentary illustrates Siri Hustvedt’s way of thinking in a completely new way. Excerpts from the author’s essays and novels are woven not only into Hustvedt’s own life but also into a broader reflection on the status of women artists in the world. The film highlights Hustvedt’s intelligent and distinctive way of crafting stories that feel vividly real.

A portrait of Siri Hustvedt as an artist emerges not only through her writing but also through the people closest to her, who reminisce about moments they shared with her, as well as through Hustvedt’s drawings, which have now been brought to life. Despite its warm tone, the documentary also provides a space to reflect on illness, loss, and the significance of writing after the death of a loved one. Above all, the documentary is a tribute to women artists and literature.

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