The Basics of Philosophy
A repressed philosophy professor, Dr. John Jorissen, is employed at Ridgemont College, a small liberal arts school in the American Midwest. He teaches an introductory course and is writing a book on renowned Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Haunted by a long-buried transgression and the sudden return of its victim, he descends into a crisis of guilt, desire, and spiritual reckoning.
Cast: Jack Huston, Sofia Boutella, Daniel Zovatto
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The Basics of Philosophy
A repressed philosophy professor, Dr. John Jorissen, is employed at Ridgemont College, a small liberal arts school in the American Midwest. He teaches an introductory course and is writing a book on renowned Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Haunted by a long-buried transgression and the sudden return of its victim, he descends into a crisis of guilt, desire, and spiritual reckoning.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Paul Schrader
- Producers
- David M. Wulf, Braxton Pope, Steven Demmler, Francis Chapman
- Studio
- Redline Entertainment, Paul Schrader Productions, Film Maudit
