Film · 2026 · 2h 2m

The Radical Self

Das Radikale Ich

Create a free account Add it to your list, track every episode, rate it.

Synopsis

Knives have a long history, almost as long as mankind itself. An invaluable tool, first made of stone and later forged in metal, essential for countless everyday activities, from farming and hunting to cooking. Its use as a weapon is just as ancient. However, it is only in our times, in this century, that the knife seems to be making a comeback as a weapon, and with a clear political connotation at that; wielded by extremists acting alone among unsuspecting crowds. The Radical Self takes on the responsibility of investigating the phenomenon of this particular form of terrorism perpetrated by jihadists. The consistent effort to comprehend it, from a historical, political, and psychological point of view, asks the viewer to direct both gaze and mind toward a space of liminal (and certainly terrifying) psychosocial realities and cultures.

Details

Director
Johann Feindt, Tamara Trampe
Release
March 7, 2026
Status
Released
Country
Germany, Switzerland
Runtime
2h 2m

Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

People who liked this also looked at