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Persistence (1997): Cast

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Persistence is a 1997 documentary directed by Daniel Eisenberg, starring John DiStefano as Narrator (voice). It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Persistence (1997) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Daniel Eisenberg
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Persistence About?

The premise of Persistence without spoilers.

The third in Daniel Eisenberg’s thematically linked series of film essays on postwar Europe, this award‑winning feature‑length experimental documentary, shot in vivid color, examines how past, present and future intersect in a layered portrait of Berlin, a city divided from 1961 to 1989 by the imposing Berlin Wall.

Persistence Themes & Keywords

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  • experimental film
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Cast & crew

Persistence Cast & Characters

John DiStefano plays Narrator (voice) in Persistence. Directed by Daniel Eisenberg.

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Persistence FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Persistence, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Persistence?

Persistence runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Persistence released?

Persistence was released in 1997.

Who directed Persistence?

Persistence was directed by Daniel Eisenberg.

Who is in the cast of Persistence?

Persistence stars John DiStefano as Narrator (voice).

Does Persistence have a post-credit scene?

No. Persistence has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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