Follow us on 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 depression) 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." "...an insightful and beautifully crafted documentary..." 
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News Come see the film at Brandeis University this Thursday at 7 PM and meet the director! Nov 30 - We're thrilled to announce that Michael Moore gave An Encounter with Simone Weil the Special Founders Prize at his Traverse City Film Festival! READ MORE< Carleton University, Dec 1 at 7pm (director Q&A); Washington Jewish Film Festival, Italian Cultural Institute, DC, Dec 6 (d
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