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An Encounter with Simone Weil tells the story of French philosopher, activist, and mystic, Simone Weil (1909-1943) -- a woman Albert Camus described as "the only great spirit of our time." On her quest to understand Simone Weil, filmmaker Julia Haslett confronts profound questions of moral responsibility both within her own family and the larger world. From the battlefields of the Spanish Civil War to anti-war protests in Washington DC, from intimate exchanges between the filmmaker and her older brother, who struggles with mental illness, to captivating interviews with people who knew Simone Weil, the film takes us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of what it means to be a compassionate human being.

"…an astonishing and revelatory piece of work."
~Siân Miles, author of Simone Weil: An Anthology

"...an insightful and beautifully crafted documentary..."
~Prof. Vance G. Morgan, Providence College

Ships June 2012 | $25 USD

We're excited to announce that AN ENCOUNTER WITH SIMONE WEIL will have its CHICAGO PREMIERE at Facets Cinémathèque, May 14-17 @ 7 & 9pm.

April 26, 2012 -- Vancouverites: don't miss our upcoming screening at the DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Pacific Cinematheque on Thurs May 10 at 3:45pm.

Come see the film in Texas next week! MON April 2 @ 3:30 PM at the University of Houston,  WEDS APRIL 4 @ 7 PM at Austin Film Society, Alamo Drafthouse –– Director Julia Haslett at both shows.