Max Frisch, Journal I-III

This documentary presents a filmic re-reading of Max Frisch's novella Montauk and selected excerpts from his diaries. It is not a traditional biographical portrait or a straightforward adaptation of his work. Instead, director Dindo revisits the locations described in Frisch's texts, probing the boundaries between memory and reality.

The film invites viewers to reflect on the nature of recollection and the narratives we construct about our past. By focusing on the imagined and the real, it sheds light on Frisch's literary themes and the complexities of human experience. This approach makes the documentary relevant for those interested in literary adaptations and the exploration of a writer's influence through visual media.