Siri Hustvedt - Dance Around the Self

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Young and determined, Hustvedt exchanges the tranquility of Minnesota for the hustle and bustle of New York, where the search for the protagonist of her first novel shapes a literary perspective on language, identity, body, and feminism, leading her to become one of the most captivating voices in contemporary American literature. The encounter with Paul Auster marks a turning point for both. Set against the vibrant cultural life of the city, the film follows Hustvedt's characteristic way of living and thinking, intertwining her writing with the great themes of life: love and farewell.