Life and Other Problems

Synopsis

What is life? Does consciousness exist? Where does love come from? And not least: How is everything connected – like, really? With curiosity and an open mind, Kestner embarks on a philosophical voyage around the world to look for answers to his questions. With contributions from scientists like Charles Foster and Eske Willerslev, every answer sparks three new questions. And yet, throughout the journey, we do gain insight into the great and small workings of the universe. What could have ended up as the most (self-)important picture of all time has instead turned into a funny, creative and completely unpredictable experience.

Director Biography

Danish filmmaker Max Kestner graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in 1997, where he teaches today. After graduating, he worked for the Danish television station DR TV. His documentaries are screened at renowned film festivals around the world. His latest documentary LIFE AND OTHER PROBLEMS opened the Copenhagen film festival CPH:DOX in 2024.