The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner (2011)
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.
Director: Jonathan Stedall
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Jermey Naydler as Self |
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Penny Baring as Self |
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Ben Cherry as Self |
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Richard Tarnas as Self |
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Torin Finser as Self |
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Dennis Klocek as Self |
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Arthur Zojonc as Self |
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Peter Selg as Self |
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Margaretha Solstad as Self |
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Robert McDermott as Self |
| Directing | Jonathan Stedall | Director |
| Camera | Mike Robinson | Director of Photography |
| Production | Hannah Townsend | Producer's Assistant |
| Sound | Peter Eason | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Paul Nathan | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Sue Smee | Production Manager |
| Production | Gene Gollogly | Associate Producer |
| Production | Aonghus Gordon | Associate Producer |
| Production | John Pickin | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Pip Heywood | Editor |
| Writing | Jonathan Stedall | Writer |
| Production | Jonathan Stedall | Producer |
