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Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep?

Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep?

199958m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1999

Runtime

58m

Storyline

Robert Lax (1915-2000) was a poet with a singular vision and style whose quest to live an authentic life as both an artist and a spiritual seeker inspired Thomas Merton, Jack Kerouac, William Maxwell and countless others. Known in the U.S. primarily as Merton’s best friend and in Europe as a daringly original avant-garde poet, Lax lived a life of simplicity, humility and grace that continues to encourage and motivate readers and followers. This film is a portrait of Robert Lax as he was to those who were fortunate to visit him during his thirty years of living on the Greek island of Patmos.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
58m
Aug 5, 1999
Languages
EnglishGermanGreek
Director
Werner Penzel
Nicolas Humbert
Production
CineNomad
CineNomad
BR
BR
Production Countries
Germany

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Robert Lax

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