About the film
102 Years in the Heart of Europe: A Portrait of Ernst Jünger is a 1998 documentary film directed by Jesper Wachtmeister. It is identified with Sweden and Germany and uses German and Swedish. The film is built around journalist Björn Cederberg interviewing Ernst Jünger, a German writer, philosopher, and war veteran.
In the conversation, Jünger discusses his life, writing, interests, and ideas. Actor Mikael Persbrandt reads excerpts from several of Jünger’s works, including Storm of Steel, The Worker, On the Marble Cliffs, and The Glass Bees. The entry lists a release date of January 1, 1998, and classifies the production as a documentary film.
Its title refers to a portrait of Jünger across his 102 years, while the interview and readings provide the film’s stated structure. The official site is an English-language Wikipedia page.
Who it is for
This suits viewers interested in Ernst Jünger, literary figures, philosophy, war veterans, and interview-led documentaries. It may also interest audiences comfortable with German and Swedish-language material.
Worth knowing
- Interview with Ernst Jünger
- Covers Jünger’s life and ideas
- Readings from four listed works
- Directed by Jesper Wachtmeister
- German and Swedish language tracks
Before you press play
- Released in 1998
- Uses German and Swedish
The short of it
This documentary combines an interview with Ernst Jünger and readings from his writing. Its focus on biography, authorship, interests, and ideas gives literary and historical-documentary viewers a clear subject.