The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner

Synopsis

Documentary that tells the story of Steiner’s remarkable life (1861-1925), as well as exploring the influence of his ideas and insights on a whole range of contemporary activities – education, agriculture, medicine, social and financial issues, and the arts. PART ONE describes Steiner’s childhood as the son of a humble railway official, growing up in the Austrian countryside, and his student years in Vienna towards the end of the 19th century. Hugely influenced by Goethe’s scientific writings, he was gradually able to reconcile the powerful spiritual experiences he had had since childhood with his interest in science and philosophy. PART TWO looks initially at the subject of reincarnation and karma, with film at a prison in South Wales, at Ruskin Mill in Gloucestershire – a college for disadvantaged youngsters. In the USA there are scenes at a biodynamic winery in California. Also featured are examples of Waldorf educational ideas being introduced into mainstream schooling.

Main Cast

Jermey Naydler

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Penny Baring

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Ben Cherry

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Richard Tarnas

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Torin Finser

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Dennis Klocek

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Arthur Zojonc

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Peter Selg

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Jonathan Stedall
Production	Producer	Jonathan Stedall
	Production Manager	Sue Smee
	Associate Producer	Gene Gollogly Aonghus Gordon John Pickin
	Producer's Assistant	Hannah Townsend
Writing	Writer	Jonathan Stedall
Camera	Director of Photography	Mike Robinson
Sound	Sound Recordist	Peter Eason Paul Nathan
Editing	Editor	Pip Heywood
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