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

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 5, 1999

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, German, Greek

Countries

Germany

Production

BR,Cine Nomad

Cast

Robert Lax

Director

Nicolas Humbert,Werner Penzel

Writer

Nicolas Humbert,Werner Penzel

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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